Judaism

Judaism

Noun · /ˈdʒuː.deɪ.ɪ.z(ə)m/

Definition

The monotheistic religion of the Jewish people, based on the Hebrew Bible (Tanakh) and the Talmud; the religious practices, beliefs, and way of life of Jewish people.

Origin

From Late Latin Judaismus, from Greek Ioudaismos, from Ioudaios (Judean, Jewish), from Aramaic Yehudai, from Hebrew Yehudi (belonging to Judah). Used in English from the 15th century.