According to the Jewish Bible, Judaism began with Yahweh's promise to

• A. Moses
• B. David
• C. Isaac
• D. Abraham

Answer: (D)

Judaism begins with the covenant Yahweh makes with Abraham. In Genesis, God calls Abraham to leave his homeland and promises to make him into a great nation, to bless him, and to make him a channel of blessing for all nations. This establishes a special relationship between God and Abraham’s descendants and lays the foundation for the Israelite people and their religious identity. The covenant is marked by the sign of circumcision, a practice that continues with his descendants. While Moses later receives the Law at Sinai and plays a crucial role in Israelite history, the initiating promise that starts the Jewish people is given to Abraham.