lieved in resurrection. The latter hoped to preserve it's Jewish heritage by worshipping outside of the temple in their life. It was not a hard decision, and the Pharisees eventually gained power, leading the Jewish religion into its next phase of Rabbinic Judaism (B'nei Shaare Zion Congregation 2).Competing philosophies, outside political forces, and geographic isolation are among the most obvious of the dividing forces. Every religion has many pieces, but as long as there are a few constants (such as the birthplace, the language, and the literature) it is possible to view the whole as a single force and still acknowledge variations that will inevitably spring-up.The Jews have suffered great adversity and this adversity continues to plague them today. The fight for freedom against religious persecution and the ability to practice their beliefs are three factors that have been incredibly apparent as hardships to the Jews since the core of their existence. Comprehension of the Jewish faith will never be reached, unless people take into account the blatantly obvious: understanding the past is understanding the future. ...
