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Judaism

Judaism is one of the three AbrahamicReferring to the three faiths of Islam, Judaism and Christianity faiths deriving from the near middle east about four thousand years ago. Judaism traces its roots to AbrahamFounder of the Jewish nation and its laws to MosesRegarded as the law giver and major founder of Judaism. It is a world wide religion with over 15 million adherents.

The resources contained in the list of subjects to the left are a basic introduction to the facts and beliefs of Judaism. They are a portal or window into the world of Judaism and by following the weblinks and bibliographies, an enquirer may discover more and more about this faith. Technical words are highlighted and these will lead to more detailed definitions.

The 24 units are based on the QCA non-statutory framework for Religious Education and provide not only a comprehensive guide to the factual and belief structures of Judaism but also address the issues that Judaism encounters as it engages with the 21st century.