can someone please explain the Hebrew religion?

Answer 1

Jewish religious principles can be summed up in 13 things:

1. G-d exists
2. G-d is one and unique
3. G-d is incorporeal (nonmaterial)
4. G-d is eternal
5. G-d alone is to be worshipped and no other
6. G-d's prophets are truthful
7. Moses was the greatest of the prophets
8. The whole Torah was given to Moses on Mt. Sinai (Written and Oral)
9. There will be no other Torah and the Torah will not be changed or annulled
10. G-d has foreknowledge of men's actions, thoughts, and words
11. G-d will deliver retribution
12. The Messiah will come
13. The dead will be resurrected at the coming of Moshiach (Messiah)

They are called Rambam's 13 Principles.

We have two holy books, the Tanakh and the Talmud. (which are NOT the Chr*stian Old Testament) The Tanakh contained the written Torah, Nevi'im (Prophets) and Ketuv'im (Writings). Together these three words make up the Hebrew anagram TaNaKh. The Talmud is the Oral Torah written down (book called the Mishneh) and also commentaries on the laws. (book called the Gemara) They were both put into one book and called the Talmud. Both are the words of G-d.

Judaism does not believe you have to be Jewish to get to heaven--you only need to be a good person. Judaism also does not focus on the afterlife, and our beliefs are not based off of a man. We believe the messiah has not come yet, and that he will be a mortal man (not a man/god hybrid) and will accomplish all G-d's tasks as set down in the holy books before dying.

We believe in a set of laws (called mitzvot) set down for us by G-d in the Tanakh that guide us on basically everything in life. Some examples are keeping kosher, niddah, keeping Shabbat, shomer negiah, etc.

Of course, this can't really be summed up in a post. It has much too long a history. If you have a more specific question, feel free to email me. That's about all I can think of right now. Contact me if you have any questions with anything I have said, and I will be happy to answer them.

Peace

Answer 2

When Abraham left his family and followed instructions given to him by God, most people were idol worshippers and believed in many gods.
Abraham went against the trend. From his two sons, the faiths of Judeaism, Islam and Christianity have florished - all basing their belief that there is One God.

God created humans and all we see around us. Like anyone that puts time and effort into a masterpiece, He wanted to have a personal relationship with us. Even though we diverted from His will, He still talks to a select few (prophets) to let us know His heart and will.

To combat the trend of the time, God instructed Abraham to make a nation, holy and separate form the evil influences around them. Isreal was the fruit of that command. From Abraham's time until King David, there were always forgeign deities worshipped there. That is why there was a lot of bloodshed in the Old Testament - to create the sacred land. That time is past.

God had given other instructions to be fulfilled before the Messiah could come. Several times, key conditions were met, only to be frustrated by some leader with selfish desires (in David's time, when the land was prepared, David committed adultry; The next king built the temple, then allowed his wives to set up sites for other gods around Israel)

The prophet, Malachi, about 2400 years ago, returned the focus on to Moses's laws and the temple was rebuilt again after the Jews had been attacked. 400 years later, a young Rabbi, known today as Jesus, also could have fulfilled God's heart and will. While many Jews supported him, key religious leaders plotted to have him crucified by the Roman occupying army.

Within a generation of that, the temple was destroyed again and Jews were scattered. Finally, in 1948, Israel had the opportunity to rebuild it's land.

Answer 3

Hebrew is a language. Maybe you are wanting to know about Judaism? Judaism is a monotheistic religion, (one God), their scriptures are what are commonly known as the Old Testament, but more accurately the Hebrew Scriptures. They give the most authority to the Pentateuch, or books of the Law. Some important practices and beliefs of Judaism are keeping the Sabbath, purity practices, including eating only foods considered "clean," or kosher, and circumcision. These things are symbolic of the identity of Jewish people as God's chosen people.

Answer 4

Hebrew is a language. During the period of time between Noah and Moses, the people we call Jews today are sometimes called Hebrews.

The religion believes there is one G-d and that you do not need any intermediaries between you and Him. No priests, no sons, no single prophet. All prayers are directly to G-d and you do not need to invoke the name of anyone for the prayers to be heard.

Answer 5

i'm assuming Hebrew religion means Jewish...
The Jewish people believe in the same God as Christians. They believe that their Messiah has not come yet. They are still waiting for him. They are to obey the law set to Abraham by God- 10 commandments. Their sabbath is on Saturday. I believe that Jewish is a race, and almost a tradition more than a religion. The Jewish people are God's chosen people. God has gotten them through many tragic situations (ex. WWII). Um... The Jewish people believe in the Tenach, which is the Christian Old Testament, The Torah is the first 5 books of the Tenach... Any questions you can probably look up the religion in like wikipedia...

Answer 6

Judaism is a gorgeous and rich tradition, with much to offer in the way of tools to develope yourself into a beautiful soul. I've studied the scriptures of the major and some minor religions, and Judaism really stands out as almost as useful as Buddhism, when it comes to wisdom and insight. It's not to be missed. It's something that can't just be explained in a post. Don't expect or accept explanations of entire traditions in a post. I hope you like to read. Ask a rabbi to recommend a book or two, to get you started. Don't be afraid to confront goodness all around you from many different sources.

Answer 7

If you are referring to the religion of the Hebrews - - their belief is predominantly on Judaism. Their belief in God is based on the "Five Books of Moses" namely - Genesis, Exodus, Numbers, Leviticus and Deuteronomy.

However, they also have other smaller sect outside Judaism...this is going to be a wide topic.

God bless...

Answer 8

Hebrew as in the early Jew? Their religion is based on a monotheistic male God. It goes well with their paternalistic culture and their self righteousness which has trickled down to include their cults of Christianity and Islam.

Answer 9

Judaism was ripped off from the Canaanites, flood and all. The "god" of Judaism is called Yahweh. Yahweh is a composite of the gods in the Canaanite pantheon. Other gods in the pantheon, 70 in total, were Baal and Asherah who also make guest appearances in the Old Testament. Even the Great Assembly shows up in the Old Testament. El is the chief god in the Canaanite religion, but when El shows up in the OT it gets translated simply as God. The idea of monotheism was likewise lifted from Zoroastrianism.

Answer 10

Before the Jewish were called Jewish they were Hebrews. The Jewish speak Hebrew and Aramaic. Jewish is also an ethnicity and a religion