The concept of God Belief in the teachings of the Shema

The faith of many religions is centred on a God or gods. One of the main Jewish beliefs is that there is just one God, and that he alone should be worshipped.

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Belief in the teachings of the Shema

Judaism teaches the belief in the of God. This is seen in one of the most important prayers for Jews, the which begins with:

Hear, O Israel, the Lord is our God, the Lord is one.
Deuteronomy 6:4

The Shema Yisrael (Deut. 6: 4-9, 11: 13-21, Num. 15:7-41) is the most ancient Jewish prayer that can be found in the . It affirms that there is only one God. The Shema says that God is personal and demands love from Jews with every aspect of their being. It also says that Jews should follow his instructions and allow this love to be seen. Many Jews will say the Shema every morning and evening as it is a very important prayer.