Judeo-Christian

adjective

Ju·​deo-Chris·​tian jü-ˌdā-ō-ˈkris-chən How to pronounce Judeo-Christian (audio)
-ˈkrish-,
 also  ˌjü-dē-ō-,
 or  jü-ˌdē-ō-
: having historical roots in both Judaism and Christianity

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Smith writes that the idea of a Judeo-Christian tradition emerged in the United States in the 1930s and ’40s as a response to both homegrown and foreign antisemitism and fascism. Livia Gershon, JSTOR Daily, 27 Oct. 2024 Instead, like most Christian nationalists, the two men speak about protecting Judeo-Christian values and promoting a biblical worldview. Ava Kofman, ProPublica, 2 Oct. 2024 Values taught is school should come from the Judeo-Christian values ordained by God on which the United States of America was founded. Peter Greene, Forbes, 23 Sep. 2024 Movies For Subscribers The 27 best movie theaters in Los Angeles Nov. 22, 2023 The Eggers ultimately weaken their concentrated dose of WTF midnight-movie fun by attempting to smuggle in a deeper commentary on race and the overbearing presence of the Judeo-Christian worldview over American society. Carlos Aguilar, Los Angeles Times, 6 Sep. 2024 In the bible story, Gabriel was the archangel (there are seven archangels according to Judeo-Christian religions) who came to Mary to give her news of her divine pregnancy. Toketemu Ohwovoriole, Parents, 22 July 2024 In addition to The Satanic Temple threatening to sue if it is barred from the chaplain program, complaints have begun to mount over the State Board of Education’s spring decision to add lessons about the influences of Judeo-Christian civilizations on U.S. civics. Jeffrey S. Solochek, Orlando Sentinel, 17 July 2024 Project 2025 would also infuse Judeo-Christian values throughout our government, such as its proposal for the state to formally recognize the Sabbath. Catherine Rampell, Washington Post, 9 July 2024 While the Ten Commandments may be central to the Judeo-Christian tradition, the government has no right to pass laws that discriminate against Buddhists, Muslims, Hindus, Taoists, Sikhs or atheists. Kenneth Seeskin, Orlando Sentinel, 27 June 2024

Word History

Etymology

Latin Judaeus Jew — more at jew

First Known Use

1847, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of Judeo-Christian was in 1847

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“Judeo-Christian.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Judeo-Christian. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.

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