RELIGIONS
JUDAISM
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Question
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Which options best describe characteristics of Judaism?
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First monotheistic religion
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First polytheistic religion
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The king is a god
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Strong ethical and moral code
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -Judaism is characterized by a belief in one transcendent God who revealed himself to Abraham, Moses, and the Hebrew prophets and by a religious life in accordance with Scriptures and rabbinic traditions.
Detailed explanation-2: -Key moral principles including justice, healing the world, charity and kindness to others. The importance of the sanctity of human life, including the concept of ‘saving a life’ (Pikuach Nefesh).
Detailed explanation-3: -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.
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