How was Judaism different from other religions of its time?
It had a moral code.
It allowed religious leaders to teach God’s laws.
It had the most holidays.
It professed that there is only one god.
It emphasized personal responsibility and individual accountability for one's actions.
It focused on ethical monotheism, the belief in one all-powerful and all-knowing God who is the creator of the universe and who demands righteousness and ethical behavior from His followers.
It did not have a centralized religious authority or priesthood, allowing for a more personal and direct relationship with God.
It placed a strong emphasis on education and learning, with a focus on studying religious texts and teachings.
It maintained a strong sense of cultural and ethnic identity, with many customs and traditions that set it apart from other religions of the time.