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JUDAISM Brief History • The Hebrew leader Abraham founded Judaism in Mesopotamia around 1300 B.C.E. • Judaism is the oldest of the monotheistic faiths (religions with one God). 4000–550 BC Abraham’s Genealogy All 3 Religions are linked by Abraham—He is the patriarch of all 3 •Islam-Quran HAGAR •Judaism-Torah ABRAHAM SARAH Ishmael Isaac 12 Arabian Tribes Jacob/Israel Esau 12 Tribes of Israel Judaism Briefly • It's also the least observed religion in the world • Only about 14 million followers around the world. • Its holy city is Jerusalem. Judaism Beliefs • Jews believe that there is a single God • They await the Messiah, who will be an earthly king. • Jesus is not a religious figure in Judaism • They believe in heaven but the concept of hell is never mentioned • Ten Commandments is the basic code of law. Judaism - Holy Book • The most holy Jewish book is the Torah • The first five books of the Christian Bible • Others include Judaism's oral tradition The Talmud. • Written in the Hebrew language • Video – Writing the Torah Judaism Place of Worship • Jews worship in Synagogues • Worship is led by a Rabbi. • Sabbath begins on Friday night at sundown and lasts until Saturday night at sundown Stamford Hill, London Judaism – Map! Judaism Today In 1500, located in Europe and Middle East Today, located in Israel and U.S.