GK
WORLD HISTORY
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Question
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What made Judaism different from the religions of other early civilizations?
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belief in nirvana
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belief in reincarnation
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belief in multiple gods (polytheism)
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belief in one God (monotheism)
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -Jews were monotheists-they believed in and worshipped only one god. This stands out to historians because monotheism was relatively unique in the ancient world. Most ancient societies were polytheistic-they believed in and worshiped multiple gods.
Detailed explanation-2: -Jews believe that there is a single God who not only created the universe, but with whom every Jew can have an individual and personal relationship. They believe that God continues to work in the world, affecting everything that people do. The Jewish relationship with God is a covenant relationship.
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