Judaism Beliefs Flashcards

Question

G-d as judge

Answer 1

Jews are judged on how well they follow the mitzvot once a year at Rosh Hashanah and after death. Good actions lead to favourable judgement and bad ones bring us further from G-d.

Answer 2

Means 'God's divine presence' coming from Hebrew word 'shocken' which means to dwell or settle. G-d focuses his presence in a certain place where, for example, people are praying. He's not actually present but there is a strong connection.

Answer 3

(Gan eden) The good who follow the mitzvot go here, some jews (Orthadox and Ultra) will consider it a real place while others could consider it a state of conciousness.

Answer 4

A bit like purgatory where souls are cleansed of sin before going to heaven.

Answer 5

Isn't supported by all Jews, but some believe that one day the dead will live again.

Answer 6

"Annointed one" and people like kings. Priests and prophets were annointed in Jewish scriptures. In history annointing with oil was used to give divine tasks.

Answer 7

Earth filled with good, messiah sent by G-d

Answer 8

Will be born with the autority of G-d, will be a peaceful ruler and introduce a time of peace that'll last forever, will sit on a throne in Jerusalem, will rule justly over the world.

Answer 9

Centre of Jewish worship in Jerusalem where G-d "lives". Was destroyed by the romans in 70CE and one wall remains.

Answer 10

Philistines (enemies of Israelites) One of them (Goliath) challenges an Israelite(David) to fight David won and becomes king of the Jews, each of his decencants could've become messiah.

Answer 11

Won't be a person, there'll be a time of peace and harmony, everyone must work together to do this.

Answer 12

Every generation has a decendant of king David and each one could become the messiah, when he comes he'll rebuild the temple.

Answer 13

God's covenant to the Jews: the promised land (Canaan), to specially bless and favour the Jews (chosen people) Jews covenant to God: to worship God alone, to follow the covenant and God's commands/laws, circumcision

Answer 14

"The Lord chose you to be his treasured" "I will make you the father of a great nation and I will bless you"

Answer 15

Made between God and Moses (on behalf of the Jews). Jews believe it is still binding and is the reason they believe they're God's chosen. God promised to protect the Jews and they promised to follow God's laws

Answer 16

Some interpret it as Jews believing they're superior; this isn't the case. They focus on the idea of responsibility of being chosen by God

Answer 17

Justice, Healing the World, Kindness to Others

Answer 18

The brining about of what is fair, according to the law. God wants us "to do justice and to love goodness". This can be done by following the laws of the Torah and treating the poor as well as we treat the rich.

Answer 19

Drawing people closer to God through maybe charity work and creating social justice. Some believe it also includes everyone obeying the Mitzvot. This can be done through charity work, obeying the Mitzvot and prayer.

Answer 20

Avoiding murder, adultery, theft ect and doing good instead, as is encouraged in the Torah. This can be done through following the Torah's laws and we should "love your fellow as you love yourself"

Answer 21

Judeo-Christian teaching that life is holy and precious because it comes from God. Therefore, all life should be cared for and protected. Only God should end and create life; not humans.

Answer 22

Allows most Jewish laws to be broken in order to save a life.

Answer 23

A Jewish book in which Rabbis give explanations of laws in the Torah. Should be read alongside the Torah to fully understand it's meaning.

Answer 24

The sabbath, sunset on friday until sunset on saturday. Jews aren't supposed to work on this day, however, Pikuach Nefesh allows them to do some things considered work if it would save a life.

Answer 25

"He who saves one life... saves the world"

Judaism Beliefs Flashcards

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