Judaeo-Christian
/dʒuːˌdiːəʊˈkrɪstʃ(ə)n/ /dʒʊˌdeɪəʊˈkrɪstʃ(ə)n/adjective
1Chiefly Church History. Designating a church or community consisting of Jews who have become Christians, especially while retaining many characteristic Jewish traditions and practices; belonging to or characteristic of such a church or community.
- Used especially with reference to the very early Christian church prior to its spread among Gentiles, or to groups in the early church who in various ways resisted the loss or dilution of its Jewish identity..
2Designating those religious, ethical, or cultural values or beliefs regarded as being common to both Judaism and Christianity; of, relating to, or holding these shared values or beliefs. Also more generally: relating to or characteristic of both Judaism and Christianity.
noun
1 Church History. A member of a Judaeo-Christian church or community.
2A person belonging to the Jewish and Christian traditions regarded collectively; a person having Judaeo-Christian values or beliefs; (in plural) Jews and Christians collectively.
Origin
Early 19th century. From Judaeo- + Christian.