Judaism B&T - The almighty Flashcards
1
Q
Outline 4 characteristics of God
A
- God is one
- God is the creator
- God is the law giver
- God is the judge
2
Q
Name a quote that shows God is the creator/lawgiver
A
“Hashem is our judge;hashem is our lawgiver; hashem is our king” Isaiah 3:22
3
Q
Through what prayer is God’s oneness expressed?
A
The Shema
4
Q
How does the shema begin?
A
“Hear, O Yisrael: Hashem is our god, Hashem is the one and only”
5
Q
What is the shema?
A
The Jewish declaration of faith
6
Q
How are the characteristics of God important for jews today
A
- The names of God help bring jews closer to him, understanding strength of his nature even if they are unable to fully understand his greatness
- Jews give god several names to show god is more complex than a single part
- Reciting the Shema twice a day reinforces importance of God as one
- Understanding god as judge, lawgiver and creator helps Jews act in image of God with justice and mercy
7
Q
What is the tenakh?
A
The hebrew bible
8
Q
What is the talmud?
A
The ‘oral torah’
9
Q
What are the two definitions of the torah?
A
- the 5 books of moses
- a wider meaning including the written tenakh and the talmud
10
Q
Name the 5 books of moses?
A
- Genesis
- Exodus
- Leviticus
- Numbers
- Deuteronomy
