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What are the contributions of Judaism to the society?

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1st monotheistic religion
other religions stemmed from it (Christianity and Islam)
Other religions read portions of their sacred texts


 

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Judaism has contributed:


1. monotheism
2. the concept of individual rights
3. public education
4. ethical treatment of animals
5. the concept of a day of rest from work
6. the idea that all countries should have just and ethical laws and judicial systems
7. the concept that there should be a limitation of punishment for crimes committed

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