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Judaism-

14 million jews

  • Monotheistic and the first major monotheistic religion in history

  • Some believe Judaism dates back to adam and eve

  • Many historians say that it was established around 1800 BC as part of a covenant between God and Abraham

    • Abraham would leave Ur (babylonia) and go to Canaan (israel)

    • He would be blessed with many sons and his family would be given israel

    • Moses led the Jews out of Egypt (slavery) around 1500 BC

  • The Torah is the first 5 books of the Bible and contain the laws and teaching of judaism

  • The ten commandments are the foundation of Judaism

  • The sabbath day is observed as a day of rest, starting at sundown on Friday evening

  • 2.6% of U.S adults identify as Jewish  

  • The universal symbol of Judaism is the Star of David, the emblem of kIng David who ruled the kingdom of Israel from 1000-962 BC

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