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What influences did Judaism have on the development of early Christianity?
Dear Tracy,
Thanks for writing, however you are asking for a major treatise!
There is far more influence than can be summarized in a short answer here.
Moreover, there are Jewish influences from different Jewish philosophies on different Christian philosophies - not a single Jewish influence on a single Christian religion.
You should check out "Judaism and Chrisitanity: The Differences" by Weiss-Rosmarin; www.jewishencylopedia.com on line and Encyclopedia Judaica in the libarary. It's going to take a lot of reading.
I wish I could provide you with a quick and concise answer but there is none, as I said.
Best wishes.
Rabbi Dov
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Rabbi Barry Dov Lerner
Expertise
Write to me with questions about Jewish customs and law, history, philosophy and tradition for answers from a Conservative perspective or conversion. I am a graduate of The Jewish Theological Seminary and a member of the Conservative Rabbinical Assembly. Having served in congregational pulpits since 1970, I now am President of the Foundation For Family Education, Inc. a non-profit educational endeavor. I established it to create new formats of hands-on programs and provide free educational downloads at www.jewishfreeware.org. In addition to general informational questions I welcome your questions about programs for social action, outreach to dual-faith families, inter-faith clergy projects, healing services, education for conversion, adult education for the congregation and the community. If you have questions about Informal and Formal Education I am ready to share my extensive experience with Youth Activities, Camping and Religious School/Hebrew High School on a congregational, community and national/international level.
Experience
I have served on the National Youth Commission for more than 25 years and serve on the Boards of the Conservative Zionist movement MERCAZ and the World Council of Synagogues. I have always dual-families and taught candidates for conversion with a great sense of fulfillment. I am very proud of 25 years on the Jewish camping staff of Camps Ramah. My greatest source of pride is my family! Ask me about them, please!:-)
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