Judaism

"Judaism" by Israel Abrahams is a deep look into the Jewish religion, covering its beliefs and customs. The book studies how Jewish religious ideas and practices changed from the beginning of Christianity through big historical events that formed Judaism as it's known now. It gives understanding of the complex faith, rituals, and culture of the Jewish religion that faced many changes and difficulties. The book starts by stating that Abrahams will discuss the basic ideas of Judaism, tracking its history from old times to modern forms. The author explains that Judaism became its own religion after the Babylonian Exile and has been connected to the history of the Jewish people since then. He points out the importance of the Covenant with God, the change from Temple worship to community-based customs, and the influence of legal rules in the religion. This introduction prepares for a closer look at different parts of Judaism, like its laws, celebrations, and mystical aspects, as well as how faith and moral actions are related.