Judaism Flashcards
(18 cards)
The Torah
Laws for humans to live by, gods message “love fellow as you love yourself”
The Talmud
Humans response to gods message
The Old Testament
The Old Testament is the first section of the Christian Bible, based primarily upon the Hebrew Bible, a collection of religious writings by ancient Israelites.
Covenant
AGREEMENT
-special relationship between God and people
- can not be violated
(Not equal)
Abraham
- chosen people were chosen to set an example-> Jews
-everyone else Gentiles
Abraham and God made a convent
•Judaism is considered a religion, a way of life, and an ethnicity
Moses
On top of Mount Sinai God shared with Moses the Ten Commandments and made another covenant stating they should get to know God, and question him, praise.
The covenant was to obey God.
Mt. Sinai
God shared with Moses the Ten Commandments
Exodus
The moment when Moses and the Hebrews finally left Egypt
Prophet
Person who speaks with/for God.
Hebrew worshipped Yahweh which is
One God everywhere
In Monotheism God is…
- all powerful
- all good
- loving
- caring
- personal
What is the biggest sin?
Claiming to be gods equal on earth
What is the most important moment?
Adam and Eve ate from the tree of good and evil, and were expelled from Eden-> FREE WILL EXERCISED=GOOD
Hebrews
Tribe of people in the present-day Middle East
What was the deal between Abraham and God
- God gave the Hebrews the promised land, security, and off spring
- the Hebrews pledged unwavering faith& devotion to God.
- > God tested Abrahams faith in many ways (sacrificing son)
What is the ultimate concern?
To reconcile- resolve conflict -with God
What are the four main points of Jewish beliefs
1) God exists
2) God is active in humankind and history
3) Moses and the Torah are recognized as the most important
4) Human life has depth and meaning
Monotheism
the doctrine or belief that there is only one God.
