Being an educated Christian means knowing the general aspects of Christianity. Many aspects of Christianity can be traced back to Judaism, both historically and theologically; Christianity shares a connection with Judaism. It is undeniable that historically Christianity finds its roots in Judaism. And theologically, it shares the same divine god and his early preaching. The customs and traditions followed by the early Christians were mostly Jewish traditions. However, over time, the two religions grew to have animosity towards each other. Looking at the animosity, there were many incidents where Jews and Christians did not tolerate each other. Therefore, understanding Judaism is essential to learning the holistic nature and history of Christianity. First of all, historically, the first Christians were the Jewish people who believed in the teaching of Jesus Christ. They lived simultaneously with the Jewish people. The Jews did not differentiate between Jews and Jewish Christians. Originally, Christianity was considered one of the sects of Judaism. The Gentiles were the first to initiate the religion as a separate entity from the Jewish nation. Historically and theologically, it is a known fact that Jesus was born into a Jewish family and until adulthood he was accustomed to Jewish culture and tradition. The fact that he was the “Messiah/anointed one” for years for both Jews and Christians makes the ties between the two religions close to each other. Jesus was proclaimed Savior of the Jews. The Jews and early Christians called Him the Son of God. Jesus' preaching was not strictly limited to Christians. Historically, the Seduces were the only group that was against Jesus and him being...... middle of paper ......g Judaism, there would have been more people helping the Jews during World War II. However, many other Christians helped Jews escape execution. In conclusion, the Christian who understands Judaism and its importance in the existence and derivation of Christianity should be considered an educated Christian. The above-mentioned factors make the two religions inseparable in the early history of mankind. Therefore, understanding Judaism will encourage Christians to appreciate the history behind it. Given the connections that Judaism and Christianity share, it seems that Christianity would not have come into existence if Judaism did not exist. Therefore, Christians must have a better understanding of Judaism in order to be educated Christians. In my opinion, religious tolerance between two believers must also be encouraged to be educated..