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This paper examines the history and unique characteristics of Judaism. Specifically, the author explores Messianic Judaism, which she reports is a new movement of Judaism that mixes Jewish traditions with Christian principles. The paper concludes that without any denial Judaism is the foundation of Christianity and that since both religions worship the same God, they should come together as witnessed in Messianic Judaism.

Table of Contents:
Introduction: Judaism
Description of a Messianic Jewish Synagogue
Interview with a Messianic Jew
Comparison of Judaism and Christianity
Summary

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"The Children of Israel later became slaves in Egypt, but God brought them out under the leadership of Moses. Moses was an Egyptian for 40 years of his life. At the time of his birth, Pharaoh had ordered that all male children born to the slaves should be drowned in the river. His mother hid Moses for three months, and when she could no longer hide him, she put him in a little ark and placed it on the river where Pharaoh's daughter bathed. Pharaoh's daughter found the child and kept him as her son."

Sample of Sources Used:

• Hope of David Messianic Fellowship (HDMF). (2005). Messianic Jewish Lifestyle. Retrieved November 21, 2005 from http://www.hopeofdavid.org/.
• Katz, L. (2005). The Jewish View of Jesus. Retrieved November 26, 2005 from http://judaism.about.com/od/beliefs/a/jesus.htm.
• Maksimova, Y. (2005). Judaism vs. Christianity. Retrieved November 26, 2005 from http://www.public.iastate.edu/~yelenam/jc.html.
• New Heights Christian Fellowship (NHCF). (2005) Exploring Christianity and the World's Religions. Retrieved November 22, 2005 from http://www.mninter.net/~nhchurch/12-08-02message.htm.
• Rich, T. (2002). Judaism 101. Retrieved November 19, 2005 from http://www.jewfaq.org/10.htm.

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