Exploring Judaism: Beliefs, Practices, and Contemporary Issues
Judaism is one of the world's oldest monotheistic religions, based on believing in a single God who created and continues to guide the universe. Its history dates back over 3,000 years, beginning with God's covenant with Abraham. The Torah is the primary text of Jewish law and contains the Jewish people's history, stories, and teachings. It has had a significant impact on world history and culture, influencing the evolution of other Abrahamic religions and contributing to many aspects of Western civilization such as philosophy, literature, and art. Despite centuries of persecution and diaspora, Judaism has thrived as a religion and culture, with millions of adherents worldwide.