Judaism And Judaism: Cultural Differences In The World

Over the years I had the opportunity to visit other countries and able to experience the cultural differences including some of the beliefs and the practices. Religion has never been my strong topic, not because any specific preference but more so due to the constant battle for some belief and the fanatical followers who make it almost distasteful. From the captivity in Babylonia 587 – 520 BCE the religion of Judaism was founded 1300 BC, after the ruin of the second temple in 70 AD (the humanities culture, continuity & change pg281). It is said that Judaism is one of the oldest monotheistic religions and was originated more than 3500 years ago in the Middle East. The Jews believe that God selected the Jews to be his chosen people in order to set the model of holiness and ethical behavior for the world. If we are to look at the parent of religion, I would suggests that Judaism would be that one, since it was prior to any other religion. Even do, this religion was the founder of it has very little extension and has mainly been confined to the Palestinian area throughout history. Christianity, was established out of Judaism estimated around the first century C.E. But before we jump in to Christianity lets understand Judaism a little better. …show more content…
Started by small sectors of the Jewish people, those who follow the Christian religion are called Christians. Created approximately 2,000 years ago. Christianity currently is one of the most influentially follow religions in past and present history, considered to be the largest followed religion to date. Christianity has many altered branches unlike Judaism and forms with additional variety in beliefs and practices. Looking at the three main branches of Christianity are Eastern Orthodoxy, Roman Catholicism, and Protestantism. As of today you can visit the Vatican to trace the true religious ancestry of the