To Rabbi
I got some new questions I would like to ask.
1)What is Zionism?
2)Are Jews and Zionist the same?
3)Does the magic of Solomon book really exist, and where is it located?
4) Know the idea of messianic age, where did that concept come from?
5)Where did Judaism come from?
I explain some of the questions quickly.
4, Where did Jews get that idea in history, that they will be a messiah and he is suppose to bring peace. I would like to know how made that concept.
5,Know when religions involved, you see Christianity; in history and if I am correct, it did come from Judaism and even though Christians do in fact historically speaking, do come closer to Judaism because it did start as a Jewish sect after all and the only religion so far came from Judaism. But it’s really the laws and very bad accurate understanding of god.
I am aware today that some Jews will consider Islam closer to Judaism as you explained before.
Okay my point is; did Judaism come from another religion or part of a religion that involved in to Judaism itself.
Just as Christianity came from Judaism. I want to know about Judaism.
If you can’t answer some of my questions, please answer some of them.
Costas
Answer:
1. Zionism in the modern sense is the national movement for the return of Jews to the historic Land of Israel. This is the movement that led to the establishment of the State of Israel.
2. No, Although all practicing Jews believe in the return to the Land of Israel as a religious precept, not all believe in the modern Zionist movement.
3. I am not aware of this. The Talmud notes the book of healing which is lost, but not of magic.
4. Many biblical verses indicate a future era when there will be peace in the world, there will be no war and no trouble, and Israel will return to its Land and to its former glory. This is the “messianic era” that the Talmud speaks about in connection with the Messiah, who will usher in this era. Unlike in Christianity, this does not mean that the law will be dissolved; on the contrary, the law will be upheld by the Messiah.
Best wishes.
