Judaism

Judaism either refers to the true religion of the Old Testament, which was fulfilled by Jesus and replaced by Christianity through the New Testament, or to the modern religion based on those who reject Jesus as the Messiah but still hold to the teachings of the Jewish prophets.

The Star of David, a symbol of Judaism

The religion of the Old Testament is considered to have been Judaism, and modern Jews still use the Old Testament without the New, continuing to follow the Law of Moses and awaiting the Messiah who has already come. Within the framework of fulfilled prophecy, Judaism as practiced today represents a faith that remains incomplete, as it does not recognize Jesus as the fulfilment of the messianic prophecies. This divergence marks a significant theological distinction, where Christianity is the continuation and fulfilment of the covenantal promises made to Israel, while modern Judaism remains in anticipation of the Messiah, not acknowledging the New Covenant inaugurated by Christ.

The menorah, a seven-branched candelabrum, is one of the oldest symbols of Judaism along with the Star of David and has been used in Jewish worship since ancient times. It originally stood in the Temple of Jerusalem and symbolizes the light of God and the light of wisdom.