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Judaism – Uncovering Religion. Introduction. History of Judaism – Origin Who was Jewish in the Old Testament? Who was Jewish in the New Testament? Was Jesus Jewish?. Why look at Judaism?.
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Introduction • History of Judaism – Origin • Who was Jewish in the Old Testament? • Who was Jewish in the New Testament? • Was Jesus Jewish?
Why look at Judaism? • 1 Peter 3:15 - Always be prepared to make a defence to anyone who calls you to account for the hope that is in you’ • Important we know about the history and implications on Christianity
Contradiction? • Haggai 2:9 - The glory of this present house will be greater than the glory of the former house,’ says the Lord Almighty. ‘And in this place I will grant peace,’ declares the Lord Almighty • Malachi 3:1 - See, I will send my messenger, who will prepare the way before me. Then suddenly the Lord you are seeking will come to his temple; the messenger of the covenant, whom you desire, will come,” says the Lord Almighty
Branches • Orthodox or Traditional • Conservative • Reformed
HOLY BOOKS • Old Testament / Tanakh • Torah • Talmud
Main differences • God • Messiah • Atonement • Afterlife
Main Factor • Many varying views on Jesus
FAQ’s • Did Jesus Abolish the Law? • Matthew5:17 – Do not think I have come to abolish the Law or the Prophets; I have not come to abolish them but fulfil them. • Transcended the law • True meaning of the law
FAQ’s • Did God make a special way for the Jews to be saved?
FAQ’s • We are not God • Pluralism is contradictory to the Bible • Evidence from Acts