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According to most of the Historians, Judaism began when Abraham made _________________________ with GOD.

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divine covenant

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_____________ AS THE FATHER OF THE SEMITIC RELIGION

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ABRAHAM

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those who accepted Yahweh as their God

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Hebrews

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who were the descendants of the Hebrews, which originated from Abraham

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Israelites

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_________________, as the grandson of Abraham, had 12 sons and their descendants became known as the _____________________

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JACOB, 12 TRIBES OF ISRAEL.

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The term “JEW” comes from ____________ meaning ___________________________

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YEHUDAH or JUDAH, the southern kingdom of Israel.

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______________ is also an important figure as he gave the Jews the Torah around 1250 B.C.

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Moses

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it refers to the Hebrew Bible; which Christians called it as the
“________________________”

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Tanakh, OLD TESTAMENT

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Parts of the Tanakh

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Torah (The Law)
Nevi’im (Prophets)
Ketuvim (Writings)

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It is the first law given by God to Moses and recorded into the sacred text.

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TORAH

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It is the main sacred text of Judaism, which corresponds to the five books of Moses

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TORAH

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contains stories of creation, records the establishment of the covenant between God and the Jewish people, tells of the lives of the patriarchs.

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Genesis, (Bereshit)

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account of Israelites enslaved in Egypt, the exodus from Egypt, the receiving of the 10 Commandments at Mt. Sinai

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Exodus (Sh’mot):

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gives God’s ethical and ritual laws and specific instructions to priests on how to perform their duties.

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Leviticus (Vayikra):

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recounts the of the Israelites through the desert and gives more of God’s ethical and ritual laws

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Numbers (Bamidbar):

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Moses reviews the laws and the people prepare to enter the promised land

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Deuteronony (Devarim):

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IT IS THE HEART OF THE JEWISH SPIRITUALITY in as much as it is the sacred summary of what being a religious Jew is all about.

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TORAH

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The Torah is stored inside the______ in each Synagogue

This is the holiest place in the Synagogue.

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Ark

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Contains writings of God’s messenger, who spoke His word to the Hebrews.

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NEVI’IM

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The writing is the more literary section of the Tanakh, consisting of stories, proverbs, psalms, and poetries.

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NEVI’IM

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It contains wisdom literature, poetry, songs, narrative, history, religious philosophy, and love hymn.

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KETUVIM

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It is the compendium of learning that is the basic source for Jewish Law and codes.
It is another form of scripture and is the WRITTEN VERSION OF THE JEWISH ORAL LAW

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TALMUD

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TALMUD is composed of the:

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MISHNAH
GEMARA

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is primarily a compilation of Jewish laws that includes discussions concerning prayer, diet, agricultural laws, holidays, women and family life, sacrifices, offerings, etc. written in Hebrew and edited sometimes around 200 C.E. in Israel.

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MISHNAH

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It is the rabbinic commentaries and discussions on the Mishnah.
GEMARA
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The symbol or emblem of the Jewish people is the _____________, also known as the _________________
Shield of David, Star of David (MAGEN DAVID)
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It is a candelabrum with seven candle holders displayed in Jewish synagogues
THE MENORAH
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It symbolizes the burning bush as seen by Moses on Mount Sinai.
THE MENORAH
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It is a little case, containing a tiny scroll that is found on doorposts in Jewish homes.
THE MEZUZAH
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THE PRIMARY TENET OF JUDAISM IS THE BELIEF IN _____________________
ONE UNIVERSAL GOD
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__________________ was God’s selection of Abraham to be the Father of a great nation that would lie in the Promised land Canaan.
THE FIRST COVENANT
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___________________ was established by God through Moses at Mt. Sinai.
THE SECOND COVENANT
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Jews find guidance and direction for their lives in the 10 commandments as further expressed into ______ rules found in the Torah, which are taught and interpreted by the rabbis.
613
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it is system of Laws that guides the jewish people on how to act in accordance with the Will of Yahweh inasmuch as these laws is the will of God itself.
HALACHAH
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which means “ritually correct” and particularly refers to food preparations and consumptions.
KOSHER PRACTICES
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t is generally translated as “CHARITY” However in Hebrew the meaning is closer to RIGHTEOUSNESS & FAIRNESS.
TZEDAKAH
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It serves as a reminder to them that God is always above them. It is a reminder to always follow the laws of God at all times and in all places.
Kippah
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the fringes on the shawl remind them of the many commandments of the Torah.
Tallit
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It is an 8-day celebration of freedom that memorializes an event when the Israelites were freed from the Egyptian slavery after the 10th plague.
FEAST OF THE PASSOVER
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This feast memorializes the event when Moses brought 10 commandments from Mt. Sinai. During this feast, Jewish people spend all night in studying the Torah (Hebrew Scriptures) And decorate their houses withh flowers.
FEAST OF THE PENTECOST
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This feasts memorializes the time when the trumpets were used to give signal to Yahweh’s act of descending and visiting the Israelites on the foot of Mt. Sinai. (Ex. 19)
FEAST OF THE TRUMPETS
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During this time, Jewish people make amends to their family and friends and start changing their lives. They would also fast from food, drink, bathing, perfume, sex, wearing leather.
FEAST OF ATONEMENT
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This feast is a commemoration of the people of Israel who lived in booths while they were in wilderness before they were freed from the bondage of Egypt.
FEAST OF THE TABERNACLE
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Birthplace of Jesus
Bethlehem
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The town where Jesus grew up
Nazareth
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The period of Christian history after the end of Christ's earthly ministry
APOSTOLIC PERIOD
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Christianity split into two separate churches in an event that became known as the _________
Great Schisms
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The pope in western Europe supported the Use of icons and called ________________ a heretic
LEO III
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a religious movement in the 1500s that split the church in western Europe and let to the establishment of a number of new churches
PROTESTANT REFORMATION
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German Monk and professor of Theology at the University of Wittenberg One of the many leaders of the Protestant Reformation
MARTIN LUTHER
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CAUSES OF PROTESTANT REFORMATION
FINANCIAL CORRUPTION ABUSE OF POWER IMMORALITY
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were pardons issued by the pope that people could buy to reduce soul's time in purgatory
INDULGENCES
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_____________________ sold indulgences to build the St Peters Basilica
POPE LEO X
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in _______ Pope Leo X excommunicated Luther
1520
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it is an ancient and classical greek word for FISH
ICHTHYS
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ICHTHYS is acronym for
Jesus Christ Son of God Savior
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In this sign you will conquer
CHI & RHO
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which is the main symbol of Christianity. It reminds Christians that out of Jesus' great love for humanity, he allowed himself to die on the cross to save them from sins.
The Cross
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records of life & teachings of Jesus
GOSPELS
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escribed the spread of Christianity after Jesus’ ascension
ACTS OF THE APOSTLES
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are letters to the early Christians
EPISTLES
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oretells in symbolic language the triumph of Christianity
REVELATION
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The Old Testament has __ books.
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Most fundamental and central doctrine of Christian Faith
Belief in the TRIUNE GOD
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it represents the fulfillment of GOD's promise of salvation for all, and confirms Christ's Divinity, and conquest of death and sin
Belief in the RESURRECTION
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it is the source and summit of Christian Life
EUCHARIST
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This principle springs from the essential belief that life, any human life, is of infinite value as it is a sacred and precious gift from GOD
Principle of Inviolability of life
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This principle springs from the essential belief that all life comes from GOD, the supreme creator of all. Thus, no human being has the sole authority to do whatever he want to anything that is in the world and that of his/her own body
Principle of stewardship

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