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The Torah View on Christianity Christianity
is fundamentally concerned with the Jew, and since the dawn of
Christianity the relationship between Jew and Christian has played a
prominent role in both Jewish and Secular history. Depending on the
date, the geography, the surroundings, and the perspective Christianity
can appear as the antithesis of Judaism or the very sign that Judaism
is successful in being a light unto the nations and spreading
monotheism. But regardless of appearance how do the doctrines of
Christianity line up with the definition, or definitions, of Avodah
Zorah which Judaism provides? And what practical ramifications emerge
from whether or not Christianity is classified as Avodah Zora? To gain
any clarity on these issues a definition of Avodah Zorah must first be
attained, as well as an understanding of what role doctrine and belief
play in our lives. In many ways the question of how Judaism views
Christianity, or any other religion, is equally a question of how
Judaism views itself. |
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