I don't understand this question, which makes it hard for to search for a correct answer. The problem I am having is with the theological foundation part, what is a theological foundations pertaining to Judaism. I know that theological means based upon the nature and will of God as revealed to humans, and it also mean: of, pertaining to, or involved with theology, but which one goes with this question for Judaism. I am utterly confused on this. Please help. If you had this question, how would you answer it. I will admit this is a question for my assignment, I just need help on this one. This is my last question for this assignment and I am at a stand still. HELP!!!!
2007-03-08 04:26:15 · 5 answers · asked by chocolate_thunder_in_dallas 1 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
Well, while Technically it began with Abraham and Adam and Eve, the formal methods started with Moses.
Read EXODUS in the Bible for a clear understanding.
God gave 10 commandements in writing and a bunch of other laws verbally.
He ordered them the make that date (the Exodus) the year 1.
He ordered them to honor the night before that date with a rememberence festival (Pesach or Passover).
After that the traditions came for living.
After one situation, for example, they had enough oil to light a lamp for one night but it stayed lighted for 6 or 7 I believe and that's where Chanukah comes from.
The JEwish religion EVOLVED from the Exodus into today by various events. Some from God and some from Man.
Today, because of modern science, some of the OLD LAWS given to Moses no longer are NECESSARY.
SOME Jews hold to the OLD WAYS and some don't.
Kosher, for example.
Kosher means no mixing meat with milk, because back then there were no refrigerators or pasturization. Kosher also means the upper part, not the lower part of the meat. Kosher also means no pork or shell fish.
Today many practising Jews have NO problems eating a CHEESE BURGER (milk and meat together) with a Milk Shake.
Traditionalists have SPEARATE DISHES FOR MILK and MEAT PRODUCTS and WASH THEM SEPARATELY and KEEP THEM SEPARATE.
It just depends on how EVOLVED or REFORMIST or LIBERAL you are or how CONSERVATIVE you are.
2007-03-08 05:48:41 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I agree that you should look at the thirteen principles of faith above, also check out the ten commandments:
1. I am the Lord your G-d, who brought you out of Egypt, out of the house of bondage.
2. You shall have no other gods but Me.
3. Don't use the Lord's name in vain.
4. Remember the Sabbath and keep it holy.
5. Honor your mother and father.
6. Do not murder.
7. Do no commit adultery.
8. Do not steal.
9. Do not bear false witness. (Do not testify untruthfully)
10. Do not covet. (covet=be envious)
Main practices are Shabbat and Kashrut. More minor ones are mikva and shomer negiyah. Main holidays are Shabbat, Passover, Shavuot, Sukkot, Yom Kippur, Rosh hashana, Purim, and Hanuka. (pretty much in order of importance) Bear in mind that there are 613 commandments, I only mentioned 13 of them, and Shabbat made an appearance in all 3 lists.
2007-03-09 07:57:17 · answer #2 · answered by maoseh 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Summarized by Maimonides' "13 Articles"
http://www.aish.com/spirituality/philosophy/Maimonides_13_Principles_-_Part_1_God_as_Creator.asp
For greater perspective, take the Crash Course in Jewish History
http://www.aish.com/literacy/jewishhistory/
2007-03-08 17:24:47 · answer #3 · answered by mo mosh 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Old Testament - Abrahamic tradition
2007-03-08 04:32:47 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Do not do unto others what you would not want them to do unto you.
2007-03-08 04:30:28 · answer #5 · answered by Quantrill 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋