Definition
Followers of the Jewish faith (Judaism), or people who identify themselves as Jewish either through descent or personal decision. Judaism reflects a belief in a single God who created the universe and continues to be involved in its governance. According to traditional Jewish belief, God established a covenant with the Jewish people, and revealed his laws and commandments to them in the form of the Torah. The practice of Judaism is devoted to the study and observance of the laws and commandments, as written in the Torah.
URL Name
YR-3500
Third Level Code
YR-3500
Taxonomy Code
YR-3500
Parent Code
YR
Family Code
Y
Second Level Code
YR
Use References
Jewish People, Jews, Judaism
Publication Status
Online