Judaism 1.1 - The nature of God: God as One Flashcards
Judaism 1.1 (10 cards)
What is the name of the belief in one God?
Monotheism
What is the Shema?
The Jewish Prayer which confirms their belief in one God. AKA their monotheism
Who do the Jews believe is the creator?
God
What do Jews write instead of God?
G-d
Why do Jews write G-d instead of God?
Because it is respectful
What does Adonai mean?
‘My Lord’
What happens to a book with God’s name in when it is too old to be used?
Buried in a Jewish cemetery
Why don’t Jews believe in the trinity?
They believe God is one and that Jesus wasn’t the messiah
What does Deuteronomy 6: 4-5 talk about?
There is only one God. Love God with all your heart, soul and might
What does God require in His relationship with us?
Total loyalty