Out Line

1. Introduction

2. Holy Books

Similarity, both religions have a holy book.

Difference, in Judaism is the Torah and in Catholicism is Holy Bible

3. Leaders

Similarity, these religions have leaders

Difference, in the case of Judaism Abraham, Isaac and Jacob, in contrast in Catholicism Moses and Jesus Christ.

4. Beliefs

Similarity, God is the high figure in these religions.

Difference, Judaism just believe in God, on the other hand in Catholicism believes in Virgin Mary, Saints, Holy Spirit and Jesus Christ.

5. Conclusion

Judaism vs. Catholicism

“If there were no God, it would have been necessary to invent him” This is a quote of a popular French philosopher. There are a lot of religions around the world nowadays, but it is crucial to mention that there exist ancient religious which are the basis of other religions. Judaism and Catholicism are the most popular and significant religions since the creation of both religions. Judaism refers to sets of beliefs and practices originated in Hebrew book which is called Torah. On the other hand, Catholicism defines its mission as spreading the gospel of Jesus Christ, administering the sacraments and exercising charity. These two religions share some differences, but also many similarities.

In most of the religions there exist holy books that govern or contain the rules that believers should obey. In the case of Judaism the the Torah is the fundamental core belief, but this religion does not have a centralized authority dictating religious dogma according to a consultants on religious tolerance. It is very important to mention that this holy book has five books called Tanaj. As it is known the divine inspiration comes from the Tanaj. In contrast, the holy Bible contains around 73 books of Old Testament and New Testament. These books are about life before the comming ofJesus Christ,his passaging in this world and after his dead. Without a doubt Holy Bible defines the religious principles of this community that at the present time represent approximately the fifty percent of the population. 

 

At the beginning these religions had a person who started preaching them. “There were three patriarch s that were, Abraham, Isaac and Jacob according to the Genesis”. The person in charged to preach this religion is called rabbis, it is also very important to mention that their celebrations are performing in a place called synagogues. On the other hand, Moses was the first pioneer of the Catholicism, many years later with the coming of Jesus Christ who is the most important leader of this religion. The priesthood is formed by the maxim authority Pope, who is the leader of a large community of priests. This religious community celebrates in the churches. As you can observe both religions have leaders, people in charged at the present and where performed their beliefs.

It is said that “God is just one, with different names and all the road leads to paradise” Judaism and Catholicism are monotheist religions. It means that just worship one god. In this case, Judaism called to his God Yahveh. However, catholic community believes in a Trinitarian God composed by God father, Jesus Christ (God son) and the Holy Spirit, also they accept the Virgin Mary and the Saints. Another important aspect is the religious celebrations of both catholicism and Judaism. Jewish community has several important festivities, such as: Shabat which an oldest celebration, some modern commemorations are Yamim Noram, Sheloshet Haregalim and days of fasting. Catholicism has many festivities, such as: Lent, Christmas, Corpus Christy, and more.

As a conclusion, Judaism and Catholicism have some similarities, but also many differences among them. I consider that it is very interesting to get more knowledge about our beliefs. Now you have more information that you can argument with someone else. Even when I am catholic I am interested in knowing more about other religions, I can express that my religion is the best, because of my faith, but at least for me it does not matter what your religion is just remember help to your neighbor and always love. Finally, all the matter that you do along the day can be a sign of worship when it is made with love.

References

(French Philosopher and Writer. One of the greatest of all French authors, 1694-1778, Retrieve from 11st November, 2010, http://thinkexist.com/quotations/religion/)

(Gabriela Paula Caldero, Catolicismo, 2004, Retrieved on 11st, November, 2010, http://religioncristiana.idoneos.com/index.php/)

”(B.A. Robinson, Religions of the world, by Ontario Consultants on Religious Tolerance from 30,July,2007, Retrieved from 11st, November, 2010 http://www.religioustolerance.org/jud_desc.htm)

Web References

1. http://thinkexist.com/quotations/religion/

2. http://www.religioustolerance.org/jud_desc.htm

3. http://religioncristiana.idoneos.com/index.php/