1.1 - The Nature of God: God as One Flashcards
What is the most basic principle in Judaism?
The belief in one God
What does monotheistic mean?
A religion that believes there is only one God
Is Judaism a monotheistic religion?
Yes
What does God do?
Have a major effect and influence on the world and their place within it
What is God the source of?
All Jewish morality, beliefs and values
What does this affect?
Jews decisions about how to live correctly
What do Jews believe this overwhelming importance and significance of God is seen as?
His role as creator
How does God sustain his creation?
By caring for people and requiring loyalty in exchange
What do Jews believe God has given them and why?
Laws, to judge how well people follow them
Why is the Tenakh considered important?
For what it reveals about God
When do Jews believe God is at work?
Always - past, present and future
Why do some Jews use G-d instead of God?
As a sign of respect
Why do some Jews think it’s acceptable to write God?
They view it as a title, not a name
For Jews, what is monotheism the belief of?
Not just there”s one God but a way of viewing the world and all the contents of the world that they believe he created
What is God to Jews?
A single,whole indivisible entity who cannot be divided, infinite and eternal - beyond understanding of mankind
