Tanakh And Talmud Flashcards
What is the tanakh
The Hebrew bible also known as ‘the old testament’ It contains the Torah, Neviim (prophets) and the Ketivum (holy writings)
What is the Talmud
A commentary made by important rabbis on the Torah and tanakh
What does the ketuvim record
How Jews behave towards god. It includes the psalms which are often recited in worship
What is the neviim
Books of prophets which are studied to learn the history of judaism . Extracts are read each week in he Shabbat service
What is the purpose of the Torah
A guide for how to live life, in a compassionate way that brings you closer to God by following his commandments. It helps choose to understand how to contribute to the world in a positive way
Quote from that enough to show gods plan for the world
”To go in all his ways and to listen… Your God with all your heart and with all your soul”
Why does the tanakh have authority
It is the word of god
It is the development of the religious ideas of the Torah as pronounced by the prophets
Considered divine and timeless
What is it called when the Torah is kept as a scroll
The Sefer Torah
Why is the sefer Torah important
Hand written
Kept in the Holy ark
Written in Hebrew
Yad is used
Sources of authority in the talmud
Mishnah (Jewish oral law)
Gernara (discussion of Mishnah)
What language is the Talmud
Aramaic
What is the importance of the Talmud
Provides discussion on Jewish life and belief
Provides guidance on the issues of law
Modern life in the Talmud
It is the central feature of Jewish orthodox life
Source of all teachings and decisions which affect every aspect of Jewish life
