1.2 - god reveals himself to people in the torah and in the talmud

Question 1

how does god reveal himself to the jewish people?

Answer 1

torah (written law) -> contains divine commandments written to moses
talmud (oral law/rabbinic interpretation) -> expands on their meaning and application

Question 2

significance of divine relation within judaism

Answer 2

• governs daily life (dietary laws, prayer, shabbat)
• strengthens jewish community and identity
• guides moral behaviour

Question 3

what is the status of moses and the ten commandments within judaism?

Answer 3

• moses is the greatest prophet in judaism because he revealed the torah directly from god at sinai
• the ten commandments form the ethical core of jewish law, covering worship, morality and justice

Question 4

role of the torah (written law) within jewish life

Answer 4

• central to jewish study, worship and practice
• read in synnagogues during shabbat practice
• passed down through generations to maintain jewish identity

Question 5

role of talmud (oral law) in jewish life

Answer 5

• helps apply jewish laws to everyday situations
• studied by rabbis and jewish scholars to guide everyday situations
• reinforces jewish identity by ensuring the torah remains relevant

Question 6

who was A. Cohen and what were his contributions to jewish thought?

Answer 6

-> A. Cohen was a jewish scholar who focused on the authority of jewish law and role of divine revelation
1. the torah is the absolute word of god, forming the foundation of jewish law and practice
2. the talmud enables judaism to be adaptable
3. sinaitic covenant is central - jews are boud to follow god’s commandments

Question 7

who was G. Robinson and what were his contributions to jewish thought?

Answer 7

-> G. Robinson was a scholar who explored how rabbinic interpretation preserved judaism across different time periods
1. the talmud is essential for understanding torah in different contexts
2. jewish law is dynamic - rabbinic debates ensures it stays relevant
3. the covenants reinforce jewish identity, providing community in jewish history

Question 8

what was the impact A. Cohen made?

Answer 8

• cohen emphasised that judaism is a religion of action, not just belief
• his works emphasised the importance of mitzvot in daily life

Question 9

what was the impact G. Robinson made?

Answer 9

• robinson highlighted that judaism isnt static - it evolved while staying in divine revelation
• he argues that jewish law extends beyond religious rituals, shaping ethical and social behaviour