How was the Jewish religion similar to or different from other ancient Near Eastern religions? How did this religion shape the future of religion in the West?
What will be an ideal response?
The ideal answer should include:
1. The direct connection between Judaism and Christianity
2. The Jewish view of an all-powerful single God
3. The unique connection between the Jewish religion and its depiction of the Jews as a people chosen by God
4. The ethical standards of the Jewish religion, which differ from most ancient Near Eastern religions but resembles those of Zoroastrianism
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