Era
Iron Age
Start date
1312 BCE
End Date
Present
Religion
Judaism
Main Teachings
Covenant, laws of Moses, ethical monotheism
Metaphysical Beliefs
Monotheism
Ethical and Moral Principles
Covenant and righteousness
Ritual and Devotional Practices
Shabbat, Kosher
Spiritual Practices
Torah study, Tikkun olam (Repairing the world)
Foundational Teachings and Scriptures
Torah, Talmud
Narrative Traditions
Biblical narratives, Rabbinic tales
Sub Type
Abrahamic
Historical and Cultural Context
Medieval and Early Modern Religions
Historical Development
World Religion
Geographical Distribution
Eastern Religions, Western Religions
Organizational Structure
Institutional Religions
Scriptural Authority
Revealed Religion
Sociological Approach
Ethnic Religion
Philosophical or Ideological Focus
Esoteric Religion
Gods or Deities
Yahweh
Beliefs on the Afterlife and End Times
Sheol (realm of the dead) and potential resurrection
Existance of Afterlife
Yes
Existance of Reincarnation
No
Religious Structures
Synagogues, Temples
Religious Leader Types or Roles
Rabbis, Cantors, Kohanim (Priests)