Judaism claims a historical continuity spanning well over 3000 years. It is one of the oldest monotheistic religions,and the oldest to survive into the present day. Its texts, traditions and values have inspired later Abrahamic religions, including Christianity, Islam and the Baha'i Faith. Many aspects of Judaism have also directly or indirectly influenced secular Western ethics and civil law.
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