Judaism roots as an organized religion in the Middle East during the Bronze Age. Judaism is considered one of the oldest monotheistic religions. The Hebrews and Israelites were already referred to as "Jews" in later books of the Tanakh such as the Book of Esther, with the term Jews replacing the title "Children of Israel". Judaism's texts, traditions and values strongly influenced later Abrahamic religions, including Christianity, Islam and the Baha'i Faith. Many aspects of Judaism have also directly or indirectly influenced secular Western ethics and civil law. Hebraism was just as important a factor in the ancient era development of
Atheist Manifesto: The Case Against Christianity, Judaism, and Islam Atheist Manifesto: The Case Against Christianity, Judaism, and Islam Atheist Manifesto: The Case Against Christianity, Judaism, and Islam () is a 2005 book by French author Michel Onfray. According to Onfray, the term ""athéologie"" is taken from a project of a series of books written and compiled by Georges Bataille under the vocable "La Somme athéologique", which was ultimately never completed. The book sold over 200,000 copies. Two other books were written shortly after its publication as replies to its arguments: "L'Anti-traité d'athéologie, Le système Onfray mis à nu" by Matthieu Baumier, and "Dieu avec esprit: Réponse à Michel Onfray"