The word Judaism (yahadut) comes originally from the Hebrew yahudi - a member of the tribe which descended from Yahuda, one of the sons of Jacob son of Isaac son of Abraham. Much later yahudi became applicable to Jews in general, regardless from which of the 12 tribes they descended. The word Judaism to mean the religion of the Jews as distinct from Jewishness is of still later origin, as non-religious Jews is a comparatively recent phenomenon. It would be used by non-Jews, but was later used by Jews themselves in non-Hebrew languages. Most of the Jews today are not strict followers of their religion and have adopted the secular materialistic outlook of the Modern Western World. Many, however, see themselves as ethnic Jews and keep the Traditional Hebrew festivals qlike Passover, and others. Judaism continues to be a tribal religion restricted exclusively to the Jews. The emergence of the State of Israel has resulted in a rise of Jewish Nationalism (Zionism), and identification of Jews with the State of Israel. Although this Zionism is rooted in the Jewish history, as recorded in the Bible, it is mostly secular, although in some cases is religious. But sincere Jews, Christians, and other believers in One God, who do not invent lies about God, avoid sins and practice virtue and live in accordance with Gods commandments, shall enter Paradise.
Posted on: Mon, 14 Jul 2014 03:08:12 +0000
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