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In Your Reading Ofchapter 10 Encountering Judaism The Way Of Gods In your reading of Chapter 10 – Encountering Judaism: The Way of God’s People as well as the other readings for the week, you have gained a better understanding of the central themes of Judaism. As you learned more about the religion, you may have noticed the many similarities that Judaism shares with Christianity as the relationship between the two religions is rather unique. Christianity is rooted in Judaism historically, scripturally, liturgically, and even theologically. No two major world religions have so much in common. Below are a handful of the common elements shared by these two religions, however, it is important to note that even though these religions share several common elements, they articulate them differently. Last week, we expounded upon how some of these themes are understood in the context of Catholicism and now you will describe how they are understood in Judaism. Note: Yahveh is the most accurate pronunciation of the holiest name of God. Because of the 2nd Commandment (Exodus-Shemot 20:7), most Jews never say it; instead, they substitute either Adonai or HaShem. [Yahweh & Jehovah are popular but erroneous pronunciations.] Select two themes from the list below and present the Jewish teaching on the chosen theme. Jewish understanding of God, Salvation, Creation, Eschatology, Pain and Suffering, Freedom and Free Will, Virtues, Sin. Be explained in at least one paragraph. Incorporate at least 2 direct quotations with accompanying in-text citations from either the required weekly readings or a resource found on the “Judaism Study Resources” page linked below. Your initial post should be at least 150 words. Incorporate different sources, formatted.

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The Jewish understanding of God centers on the concept of a singular, omniscient, omnipotent, and compassionate deity. In Judaism, God is often referred to as HaShem or Adonai, acknowledging reverence and avoiding the original name for sacred reasons. A core belief is that Yahveh is the creator and sustainer of the universe, as reflected in the Torah where it states, “Hear, O Israel: The Lord our God, the Lord is one” (Deuteronomy 6:4). This emphasizes the absolute unity and singularity of God, differentiating Jewish monotheism from polytheistic religions. Additionally, Judaism emphasizes God's involvement in history and His covenantal relationship with His people; as it is written, “The Lord appeared to him from afar, saying, I have loved you with an everlasting love; therefore I have continued my faithfulness to you” (Jeremiah 31:3). These teachings highlight that God's nature is rooted in a relationship characterized by love, justice, and mercy, which guides Jewish ethical and spiritual life. Regarding salvation, Judaism tends to focus less on the concept of divine intervention for individual salvation and more on adhering to God's commandments and living a righteous life. Salvation is often seen as a communal and ethical pursuit, emphasizing the importance of fulfilling the 613 commandments (mitzvot) that serve as guidance for proper conduct. As Rabbi Jonathan Sacks notes, “Salvation is not just a future hope but a present obligation, expressed through acts of kindness, justice, and faithfulness to our community and God” (Sacks, 2004). The focus is on living in accordance with God's will and maintaining a righteous community, rather than on individual salvation in the Christian sense. These perspectives underscore that in Judaism, a right relationship with God is cultivated through obedience, moral responsibility, and social justice, shaping daily life and spiritual fulfillment. References Sacks, J. (2004). The Mission of the Jewish People. Oxford University Pre

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