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Yahwism:   is the original worship of Yahweh as was practiced by the Biblical Israelites, the Hebrews and many other individuals in the pre-Babylonian exilic period. Yahwism is still the belief of true Israelites today. The term Yahwism comes from the name of the Hebrew Mighty-One named YHWH (Yahweh) which has the English meaning of “He-Exists.” The name Yahweh was given by YHWH himself and is used to distinguish the worship of the Mighty One (god) in ancient times from that of other gods. Yahwism emphasized its focus on worshiping Yahweh as the one true Mighty-One (god) and of keeping his covenant.

Yahweh was revealed to the Israelites using their ancient culture. The National identity of the original tribes required a civil structure which was established under Moses. Yahweh committed Himself to the New Nation of Israel with a Covenant, which was delivered to the new Nation by Moses. The rules regulations and ordinances for civil and religious order given by Moses, also utilized some of the cultural norms of the time. These norms involved making gifts to the Sovereign by way of burned offerings, and used methods of making payment for offenses both civil and religious using food items (for payment) by the offender.

As with any civilized Nation, there must be a payment system for violators of the Law, both civil and religious. Today we make restitution using jail time or payment for fines or violations using acceptable currency, or money. In ancient Israel, food was the only item of value used (but in time gold or silver was also used). The ancient system of payment is known by us today as “sacrifices” because the item presented for payment was lost (sacrificed) by the offender for his/her/their restitution (aka atonement).

The religious rituals-and feasts mostly consistent with the widespread cultural norms of the time; helped to turn the hearts of the people toward their own Might-One by teaching them their need for Faithfulness and to set an example to the surrounding nations for disobedience. Despite the need for keeping the Covenant; for being faithful and even through Yahweh’s many miracles, His established priesthood and prophets, the worship of Yahweh often became syncretic. The mixing of other deities such as Ba’al,   Ashterah, Molech, and idols of wood and stone with the worship of the one true Mighty-One named Yahweh, often incurred Yahweh’s wrath upon the people and the land. During the exile, Judaism developed with its own religious practices, distinct from the historical worship of Yahweh in Israel with the adaption of the Babylonian Talmud.

Yahwism become completely adulterated by the Babylonian exile. The customs and culture of the ancient Israelites become amalgamated with those of pagan Babylon. In the First Century, the Talmud and the traditions of Babylon had become so prevalent, that Yahwism and the worship of the true Mighty-One was mostly lost. It is into this setting where the Prophet Yahshua (aka Jesus) came. His was mission; to announce the Kingdom of Yahweh.

Yahshua taught the path to repentance and to realign with the true Sovereign Yahweh of their Fathers; to renew their Commitment to keeping the Covenant, and toward His blessings and life that came with it. Gone was the need for the priesthood, since the law was now to be internal not external. All could associate freely and directly with the heavenly Father. No priesthood required upon conversion and repentance before him, with the promise of eternal life.  