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JUDAISM
Judaism
(noun) the monotheistic religion of the Jews having its spiritual and ethical principles embodied chiefly in the Torah and in the Talmud
Judaism, Hebraism, Jewish religion
(noun) Jews collectively who practice a religion based on the Torah and the Talmud
Source: WordNet® 3.1
Ju"da*ism, n. Etym: [L. Judaïsmus: cf. F. judaïsme.]
1. The religious doctrines and rites of the Jews as enjoined in the laws of Moses. J. S. Mill.
2. Conformity to the Jewish rites and ceremonies.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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