Apostasy in Judaism

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Apostasy in Judaism is the rejection of Judaism and possible conversion to another religion by a Jew.[1] The term apostasy is derived from Ancient Greek: ἀποστάτης, meaning "rebellious"[2] (Hebrew: מורד.[3] translitterally Mored) Equivalent expressions for apostate in Hebrew that are used by rabbinical scholars include mumar (מומר‎, literally "one who is changed" [out of their faith]), poshea Yisrael (פושע ישראל‎, literally, "transgressor of Israel"), and kofer (כופר‎, transliterally Koffer).[3] Similar terms are meshumad (משומד‎, lit. "destroyed one"), and min (מין‎) or Epikoros (אפיקורוס‎), which denote heresy and the negation of God and Judaism, implying atheism.[3]

  1. ^ Apostasy is defined as "renunciation of a religious faith".
  2. ^ "Definition of APOSTASY". www.merriam-webster.com.
  3. ^ a b c Kohler, Kaufmann; Gottheil, Richard (1906). "Apostasy and Apostates from Judaism". Jewish Encyclopedia. Kopelman Foundation. Archived from the original on 17 January 2014. Retrieved 24 November 2021.