Judaism

Origins
Judaism is one of the three Prophetic Monotheistic Religions in the world, the other two are Christianity and Islam.
It is Prophetic as there were numerous Prophets who predicted the comeing of a messiah, Monothiestic as they believe in one God- mono (one) Theology (belief/study of God)

History
Jews are an ancient people of around 3000 years old, their history is told in the Bible and is traced back to Abraham of around 1900 BC.

The Jews have been known as Jews, Israelites and Hebrews. Jesus was a Jew, however the Jews accepted Jesus as a wise man, but not the chosen Messiah as Christians believe, hence Judaism predates and heavily influences Christianity, but is not part of it.

Abraham
Abraham is one of the first recorded leaders of the Hebrews in the Bible. He was a wealthy man who was called by God to leave his land and move from Ur to Canaan, or Israel as it is called today.
Abraham heard the call of the Lord to stop believing in Pagan Gods (God of the wind ect.) and he followed God's request and led his people from Mesopotamia to Canaan. This journey is recorded in the book of Genesis.

Who is Abraham?
The father of the Jewish, Christian and Islam religions. He was chosen by God.

What did Abraham believe? How was it different  to the people of the time?
He was the first person who believed in one God, rather than other people who lived worshipping many gods.

What do you think a Covenant is, what Covenant did God make with Abraham?
A covenant is a vow. They made three promises; Abraham to be the father of many nations, to bless everyone in his name and to promise land.

What sacrafice was Abraham requested to make? Why did God ask this of Abraham?
Abraham was asked to sacrafice his only some Isaac. God asked this for Abraham to prove his love.

What does "Patriarches" mean?
Biblical people regarded as the fathers of Judaism. These include Abraham, Jacob and Isaac.