THE RAMBAMS THIRTEEN PRINCIPLES

THE RAMBAM'S THIRTEEN PRINCIPLES OF JEWISH FAITH: (As quoted from the Orthodox Union of America)

1. I believe with perfect faith that G-d is the Creator and Ruler of all things. He alone has made, does make, and will make all things.


2. I believe with perfect faith that G-d is One. There is no unity that is in any way like His. He alone is our G-d He was, He is, and He will be.


3. I believe with perfect faith that G-d does not have a body. physical concepts do not apply to Him. There is nothing whatsoever that resembles Him at all.


4. I believe with perfect faith that G-d is first and last.


5. I believe with perfect faith that it is only proper to pray to G-d. One may not pray to anyone or anything else.


6. I believe with prefect faith that all the words of the prophets are true.


7. I believe with perfect faith that the prophecy of Moses is absolutely true. He was the chief of all prophets, both before and after Him.


8. I believe with perfect faith that the entire Torah that we now have is that which was given to Moses.


9. I believe with perfect faith that this Torah will not be changed, and that there will never be another given by G-d.


10. I believe with perfect faith that G-d knows all of man's deeds and thoughts. It is thus written (Psalm 33:15), "He has molded every heart together, He understands what each one does."


11. I believe with perfect faith tha G-d rewards those who keep His commandments, and punishes those who transgress Him.


12. I believe with perfect faith in the coming of the Messiah. How long it takes, I will await His coming every day.


13. I believe with perfect faith that the dead will be brought back to life when G-d wills it to happen.