Judaism Flashcards
(4 cards)
1
Q
Name either of the two terms that refer to the rules outlined in the Torah or the first five books of the Hebrew Bible, both of which are traditionally believed to have been written by the namesake of the answers.
A
Law of Moses / Mosaic Law
2
Q
The Mishnah and the Gemara are the two components of what central text in Rabbinic literature?
A
Talmud
3
Q
What are the names of the first two books of the Hebrew Bible after the Pentateuch, which begin with the same letter in English?
A
After the five books of Moses (Genesis, Exodus, Leviticus, Numbers, and Deuteronomy) come Joshua and Judges.
4
Q
By Hebrew word count, the longest book bears this name that led to a word for a long complaint or rant.
A
Jeremiah (jeremiad)
