Judeo-Christian

Judeo-Christian adjective: of or pertaining to Judaism and Christianity.

Adjective

Judeo-Christian (not comparable)

(Judaism) Of or pertaining to Judaism and Christianity.
- From all I can see there is but one way to bring about the object of the Society, that is by erecting a Judæo Christian community, a city of refuge, where all who wish to be baptized could be supplied with the means of earning their bread.1821 October 17, Alexander M'Caul, “Extract of a Letter From Mr. M'Caul”, in The Jewish Expositor, and Friend of Israel, volume V, page 478
- He said, that in converting the Jews one should not compel them to change their ancient customs, as circumcision, and keeping the seventh day, for the Abysinians circumcise, and keep the seventh day ; in short, one ought to establish a Judeo-christian church.1829, Joseph Wolff, Missionary Journal of the Rev. Joseph Wolff, Missionary to the Jews, volume III, London: James Duncan, page 314

Judeo-Christian (plural Judeo-Christians)

(Judaism) Somebody who follows both Judaism and Christianity.
- Even the great devotion of the Judeo-Christians to Jesus did not separate them from Judaism.2012, Bernard Beck, chapter 1, in True Jew: Challenging the Stereotype, illustrated edition, New York: Algora Publishing, →ISBN, page 25
(Judaism) Somebody who is either Judaist or Christian.
- I myself have found what is variously called Neo-Paganism, Wicca, the Old Religion, etc. a source of joy, strength, and purpose. My life is not perfect, but it is far better than being hung up on sin, guilt, and other such bullshit, and going through bizarre intellectual gymnastics trying to...1980 December 13, Patrick Alther, “Gay, Pagan And Proud”, in Gay Community News, volume 8, number 21, page 4
- No matter what religion people belong to, if they do not accept any formal religion, or even if they are Agnostics, Atheists, or Anti-theists, most Americans and Europeans use the word “God” with the Judeo-Christian definition. This does not mean that everyone who uses this word believes in that...2006, Edward Nagell, Destiny, volume 2, 1094 New DeHaven Street, Suite 100, West Conshohocken, PA 19428-2713: Infinity Publishing, →ISBN, page 1

And of course, the Baha'i Faith claims to be the fulfillment of the Judeo-Christian tradition.1992, Thomas Tai-Seale, Thy Kingdom Come: A Biblical Introduction to the Bahá'í Faith, page 235:
This volume discusses God in terms used by Judeo-Christians, as understood by them.2006, Edward Nagell, Destiny, volume 2, 1094 New DeHaven Street, Suite 100, West Conshohocken, PA 19428-2713: Infinity Publishing, →ISBN...

After a German term coined by Ferdinand Christian Baur in an issue of the Tübinger Zeitschrift für Theologie in 1831. Also Judeo- + Christian.

What does Judeo-Christian mean?: Judeo-Christian means of or pertaining to Judaism and Christianity.
What is Judeo-Christian in Hindi?: Judeo-Christian in Hindi is यहूदी ईसाई (yahūdī īsāī). See Judeo-Christian meaning in Hindi.
How do you use Judeo-Christian in a sentence?: And of course, the Baha'i Faith claims to be the fulfillment of the Judeo-Christian tradition.
What part of speech is Judeo-Christian?: Judeo-Christian can be an adjective or a noun.

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