Comparative Review on Judasim and Christianity

A comparative review of the Judaic ritual of Yom Kipper equivalent to the Christian ritual of confession:

This paper will discuss Judaic ritual of Yom kipper equivalent to the Christian ritual of confession. Consideration will be given to each religion in turn focusing on the historical significance of this ritual culturally and ethically, also how Judaic and Christian practices of atonement are practiced in accordance with biblical scripture. Discussion will focus on Gods laws as written in the Old Testament and New Testament. Contemplating and comparing how close the teachings of both these religions are entwined yet discussing ambiguous scriptures to show how each religion in turn practice certain rituals disparately.

Introduction

In comparing both Judaism and Christianity it is important first to suggest that both of these religions are variants of one religion and one cannot discuss one without the relationship to the other. The paper will attempt to highlight the similarities’ and differences illustrating the practice of confession in order to establish the relationship between Judaism and Christianity. Discussion will centre on the history of Judaism and the covenant with God, using some biblical references to explore this ritual as a major part of Jewish life. This paper will also consider Christianity and the history of the New Testament and how social and ethical changes took place after the birth of the Messiah and how changes in the new covenant regarding confession changed

History of Judaism

Firstly, one will discuss the history of Judaism. This religion began in biblical terms with the creation of the world; however ‘the earliest period of this religion is the period of the patriarchs beginning with Abram ...

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