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Judaism

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Judaism
ClassificationAbrahamic
ScriptureHebrew Bible (TaNaKh)
Theology6th century BC
RegionIsrael, Diaspora (primarily USA)
LanguageHebrew
Number of followers14-15 million

Judaism is an Abrahamic and monotheistic religion dating back roughly 3,500 years; practiced by over 15 million people in primarily Israel and the United States. Practisers of the faith are called 'Jews', although this term can also refer to atheists born to a Jewish family ('secular Jews'). Judaism has had large influences on other abrahamic religions such as Christianity and Islam. It developed in ancient Israel in the southern Levant, but following persecution from the Roman Empire spread across Europe, the Middle East, North Africa and even as far as China.

The most important Jewish text is the TaNaKh (תנ"ך), the canonical collection of ancient books on law, mythology, history and other writings. Its name is an acronym for the three section of the TaNaKh: Torah (תוֹרה) , Nevi'im (נביאים) and Ketuvim (כתובים). Other important texts include the Talmud and Shulchan Aruch.

History

Biblical Period

Second Temple

Post Roman Exile

Medieval

Modern

Zionism

The Holocaust

Modern State of Israel

Beliefs

Religious texts

Movements

Observances

Jewish Identity

Conversion

Famous Jews throughout History