Understanding the Relation Between Judaism and Christianity

Being educated Christian means knowing the overall aspects of Christianity. There are many aspects of Christianity that roots back to Judaism Both historically and theologically; Christianity shares a tie with Judaism. It is undeniable that historically Christianity roots back to Judaism. And theologically, it shares the same divine god and its early preaching. The customs and traditions that early Christians followed were mostly Jewish traditions. However, over the time, both religions grew up to the animosity towards each other. Observing the animosity, there has been many incidents where Jews and Christians have not tolerated each other. Therefore, understanding Judaism is essential to learn the holistic nature and history of the Christianity.

First of all, historically, the early Christians were the Jewish people who believed in the teaching of the Jesus Christ. They lived with the Jewish people simultaneously. The Jews did not differentiate the Jews and Jewish Christians. In the beginning, Christianity was considered to be one of the sects of the Judaism. The gentiles were the first to initiate the religion as a separate entity from the Jewish nation.

Historically and theologically, it is a known fact that Jesus was born in a Jewish family and until his adulthood he was accustomed to Jewish culture and tradition. The fact, he was the “Messiah/ the anointed one” for years to the Jewish and the Christians, makes the ties between the two religion close to each other. Jesus was proclaimed to be the Savior of the Jews. The Jews and the early Christians called him the Son of God. The preaching of Jesus was not limited to strictly to Christians. Historically, Seduces were the only group who were against the Jesus and him being...

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...g of Judaism, there would have been more people helping the Jews during WWII. However, there were many other Christians who helped Jews escape from being executed.

In conclusion, The Christian who understands the Judaism and its importance in existence and derivation of the Christianity should be considered as the educated Christians. The factors mentioned above make the two religions inseparable in the early history of mankind. Therefore, understanding Judaism will encourage Christians to appreciate the history behind it. With the ties that Judaism and Christianity shares, it appears that the Christianity would not have started if Judaism was not in existence. Therefore, Christians need to have better understanding of Judaism in order to be educated Christians. In my opinion, the religious tolerance between two believers should also be encouraged to be educated.