Reli 448N Week 5 Discussion: Judaism

Required Resources
Read/review the following resources for this activity:

• Textbook: Chapter 8
• Lesson
• Minimum of 1 scholarly source

Initial Post Instructions
For the initial post, respond to one of the following options:

1. From the following terms, choose two: Orthodox Judaism, Hassidic Judaism, Reform Judaism, and Conservative Judaism. Briefly define these two terms, then explain their relationship to one another. How are they similar, and how are they different? What lead to their development?
2. The destruction of the 2nd Temple in Jerusalem marks a major shift in the history and character of Judaism. What characterizes Jewish practice before the destruction of the 2nd Temple, and what characterizes Jewish practice after the Temple’s destruction? How are these practices different? What was maintained?

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