Judaism in a Nutshell | The Basics of World Religions Series with Dr. Ali Ataie (Part 3)
Channel: Muslim Community Center - MCC East Bay
Date: 06/08/2020

Dr. Ali Ataie explains the basic beliefs of the Jewish religious tradition and its similarities and differences with the Islamic tradition. 

In this eight-session class, Dr. Ataie explains Islamic, Judaic, Christian, Hindu and Buddhist faith traditions. Watch all series lectures at http://mcceastbay.org/religions

Over eight weeks, he covers: 

a. Basic beliefs of the Islam (sessions 1 and 2): https://youtu.be/ntCKZiAL2FI & https://youtu.be/G3fcDJYkhB8
b. Basic beliefs of the Judaism (sessions 3 and 4): https://youtu.be/2a-fbkl8dkE & https://youtu.be/tbJ2af9m-uE
c. Basic beliefs of the Christianity (sessions 5 and 6): https://youtu.be/Ci6nnmbM9ao & https://youtu.be/TmOT861VM0A
d. Basic beliefs of the Hinduism (session 7): https://youtu.be/yJ_13_2m75I
e. Basic beliefs of the Buddhism and series conclusion (session 8): https://youtu.be/K2VZhAPdykM

In this second session, Dr. Ataie discusses the basic tenants in Jewish faith.

The series is organized by the South Bay Islamic Association - San Jose, CA and the MCC East Bay.

- Dr. Ataie's World Religions Series: http://mcceastbay.org/religions
- Dr. Ataie's Qur'anic Sciences Series: http://mcceastbay.org/sciences
- Dr. Ataie's Prophetology Series: http://www.mcceastbay.org/prophethood
- Dr. Ataie video playlist: http://mcceastbay.org/ali-ataie

The founder of the discipline of comparative religions was either Abu Rayhan al-Buruni or Abd al-Kareem al-Shahrastani. They explained the basics of the world religions in their respective works then evaluated their truth claims in light of the Truth of Islam. Following this method, this course offers students a simple description of the basic beliefs of various religious traditions as well as similarities and differences with the Islamic tradition.

This talk was delivered via the Muslim Community Center - East Bay (MCC East Bay) in Pleasanton, California on August 4, 2020.

About Ustadh Dr. Ali Ataie:
Ali Ataie is a perennial student and researcher who has been involved in interfaith activities for over two decades. He holds a Masters in biblical studies with a focus on New Testament and biblical languages. He also holds a PhD in cultural and historical studies in religion from the Graduate Theological Union. His doctoral work focused on Muslim hermeneutics of Biblical texts, especially the Gospel of John. He lives in San Ramon, CA with his wife Roya and three daughters.

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