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The religion, philosophy, and culture of Jewish people, based on the Hebrew Bible, especially the Torah, and on other ancient Jewish texts and traditions.

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What is the purpose of the title "King of the Jews"?

What is the purpose of the title: "King of the Jews"? A week before Christ’s Passion he rode into Jerusalem while riding on a donkey. This definitely had meaning to the inhabitants of Jerusalem. Jesu …
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According to Catholic Church, did Jesus belong to the Essenes sect of Judaism?

According to Catholic Church, did Jesus belong to the Essenes sect of Judaism? There is no historical evidence to suggest so or Magisterium teachings to affirm such. …
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Who started the Judensau image?

It seems that the Judensau developed primarily in Germany and in German speaking regions of Europe. Although the oldest known example of a Judensau that is still in existence, although badly weathered …
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Why did the ancient Jews use a candelabrum with 7 candles?

The menorah has been a symbol of Judaism since ancient times and is the emblem on the coat of arms of the modern state of Israel. The menorah symbolized the ideal of universal enlightenment. …
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According to Catholicism, does God create new angels?

Here is what St Thomas Aquinas has to say on the subject of the Creation of the Angels: THE CREATION OF THE ANGELS Angels are creatures. They exist, not by necessity, but by having existence given t …
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What do Catholics believe about Yom kippur and judgment?

It is not the practice of the Catholic Church to have doctrines or precepts about particular Jewish Holy Days or celebrations. If the Church did, it would be easily found in the Catholic Encyclopedia. …
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Was the Gathering Relics of Holy Men in 1st Century common in the Early Church?

Was the Gathering Relics of Holy Men in 1st Century common in the Early Church? The idea of showing respect to the dead the dead is evident in the Scriptures. In antiquity, we see the Jews taking t …
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Did the Jews in Our Lord’s time or earlier believe in a form of purgatory?

Does Judaism believe in a form of purgatory? The short answer seems to be yes. This notion may have to some degree influenced some denominations in this belief. …
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How widespread was the observance of the Jewish Sabbath among Christians during Early Christ...

How widespread was the observance of the Jewish Sabbath among Christians during Early Christianity (A.D. 30–324)? The Sabbath was the consecration of one day of the weekly period to God as the Author …
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Why did Origen oppose birthdays? Was this a Jewish belief?

Why did Origen oppose birthdays? In part it was because it was a pagan custom and in part it was because there was no ancient Hebrew tradition of celebrating one’s birthday on a yearly anniversary bas …
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Are Zerachiel and Sariel the same angel (according to orthodox churches)?

Are Zerachiel and Sariel the same angel (according to orthodox churches)? The Ethiopian Orthodox Tewahedo Church and the Eritrean Orthodox Tewahedo Church are the only churches that hold that their Bi …
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What is the basis for believing that 40 lashes would be deadly (especially in Roman law or j...

What is the basis for believing that 40 lashes would be deadly (especially in Roman law or jurisprudence)? This is a false assumption! For one thing, the Romans were not limited in the number of str …
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Did any in the Early Church require a kosher diet?

adhere to certain practices that one finds in Orthodox or Conservative Judaism. … (Women covering their heads and separation of the sexes in churches officially is common to some other Christian traditions; it is also the rule in some non-Christian religions, Islam and Orthodox Judaism
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Were any of the Apostolic Fathers Jews?

Were any of the Apostolic Fathers Jews? The short answer is yes! St. Ignatius of Antioch It is piously believed by many Catholics that St. Ignatius of Antioch was of Jewish origin. In fact, there …
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What were the views of the Church Fathers on Jews and Judaism during the Patristic Era?

What were the views of the Church Fathers on Jews and Judaism during the Patristic Era? The Church Father occasionally wrote about the subject of the Jews and Judaism. … was Godly and true and Judaism was Satanic and false. …
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