Judaism christianity key words Flashcards
(25 cards)
miracle
act of god to help his people
testament
agreement between god and humans
covenant
agreement between god and his people
messiah
anointed one, person to save the people
monotheism
believe in one, personal god
prophet
messenger of god
eternal
outside of time
atonement
paying the price for sins
exile
deportation of jews to babylon
synagogue
jewish place of worship
shema
jewish statement of belief the lord is one
hashem
jewish word meaning the name, referring to god
progressive
jews who believe laws should develop
orthodox
jews who preserve traditions
torah
law, part of jewish scriptures
exodus
liberation of jews from Egypt
holocaust
persecution of the jews by the nazis
israel
promised land, homeland of the jews
shabbat
Sabbath jewish day of rest
Omniscient
All knowing
Omnipotent
All powerful
Parable
Earthly story with heavenly meaning
Revelation
God showing his teaching to his people
Gospel
Good news account of Jesus life and work