13 Principles of Faith

Question 1

What is authenticity of the Torah?

Answer 1

6) God communications with man through Prophets
7) Moshe’s prophecy is true: it is unique and that no later “prophet” could claim that he received the Torah that is superior to Moshe
8) The entire Torah is God given
9) The Torah is unchangeable

Question 2

What is the nature of belief in God?

Answer 2

1) God’s existence: God created the universe, sole creator. Nothing can be created without God.
2) God is a complete Unity
3) God is not physical
4) God is eternal and first source
5) Players should be directed towards God

Question 3

What is man’s responsibility & ultimate reward?

Answer 3

10) God knows man’s deeds and thoughts
11) Reward and punishment: every good deed is rewarded and every bad deed is punished, and each deed is independent (a good deed does not cancel a bad deed)
12) Messiah will come
13) The dead will live again