Judaism Flashcards
(22 cards)
Judaism was created around ____ BC in an Area of the ______ _______ between modern day ________ and ________ a man named ________ and his tribe began to worship a _________ all powerful ________. The were ______ to believe this
1900, Middle East, Israel, Iraq, Abraham, single, God, first
The God of Abraham is the _____ of all existence. but outside of it. He is ______, all ______ and ___________
creator, eternal, powerful, knowing
True or false: Because of Abraham’s beliefs in a single god, it caused conflict and later Abraham’s descendants became slaves in Egypt
True
After ____ years of slavery, leader named Moses led his people out of Egypt around _____ BC. They settled in an area called Judea and became known as Jews the believers of Judaism.
400, 1200
Did Jews believe in an afterlife?
yes, your soul will forever live with god. To acheive this goal you must live a very good life. Individuality with your spirit, eternal life
Who were first to believe that the universe operated on a set of moral rules. Rules are based on Ethics, the positive and selfless treatment of other human beings. To break these rules/laws it is called a sin. If you sinned it meant an eternal punishment.
Judaism
What is broken into 2 sections of rules (gods rules, and human rules [Ethics])
The 10 commandments, given by Moses, started in Judaism
What is the 1st commandment?
I am the one true god
What is the 2nd commandment?
Don’t create other gods or idols to worship. I am the god of the heart (spirit)
What is the 3rd commandment?
You shall not take the lords name in vain
What is the 4th commandment?
Keep the Sabbath day Holy. You should work for 6 days but rest on the 7th and give thanks to god
What is the 5th commandment? (First of human rules)
Always honor your father and mother
What is the 6th commandment?
You shall not murder
What is the 7th commandment?
You shall not commit adultery
What is the 8th commandment?
You shall not steal
What is the 9th commandment?
You shall not bear false witness against your neighbor (Lie)
What is the 10th commandment?
You shouldn’t wish for what others have
The 10 commandments (Especially human rules) have become
the basis for the legal system throughout Western civilization including our constitution.
Jewish book: The writings of Moses and story of creation along with the history of Jewish people
The Torah
Judaism is the base for the
top 2 religions (Christianity and Islam)
Jewish book: is writing and commentaries of later Jewish prophets
The Talmud
Half living in their home country of Israel with about how many members?
About 14 million members
