What is the difference between Christianity and Judaism?

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  • Christianity and Judaism are deeply connected, with Jesus being born into the Jewish faith and calling Jewish apostles.
  • Differences between the two faiths include views on Jesus, the nature of God, sacred texts, and paths to salvation.
  • Judaism focuses on covenantal relationships and collective salvation, while Christianity emphasizes individual salvation through faith in Jesus Christ.
  • The Catholic Church has shifted its teachings to recognize the unbroken covenant with the Jewish people and reject antisemitism and supersessionism.

Our Elder Brothers in Faith: A Christian’s Guide to Understanding Judaism In the heart of the Christian faith lies a powerful and unbreakable connection to the Jewish people. It was into the Jewish world that our Lord Jesus was born; it was from the Jewish people that he called his first apostles.¹ Our scriptures, our savior, and our story of salvation all draw their life from the rich soil of the faith of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob. For this reason,…

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