7.2: Shekinah Flashcards
1
Q
Define Shekinah:
A
It is God’s presence dwelling in the world
Eg. Jews know that God is present when they pray, study and worship
2
Q
Why is the Shekinah important?
A
- It means that Jews can be close to God whenever and wherever they are
- It is a teaching of the Rabbis, as well as the Tenakh and Torah
- It means that that the prophets were all inspired by God’s Shekhinah
3
Q
Divergent attitudes
A
- Some Jews see the Shekhinah as being like the feminine attributes of the divine
- Other Jews see it being more like the Holy Spirit
- Traditional Jews see it as the link between God and the modern world
4
Q
The Shekhinah - Sources of Wisdom:
A
“The glory of Hashem (Lord) filled the Temple.”
(2 Chronicles 7:1)
