•Anaylse the significance of rabbinic Judaism for jewish belief (20)

Question 1

What is the first point for the 20 marker Analyse the significance of rabbinic Judaism for Jewish belief (20 marks)

Answer 1

The disapora had an impact on Rabbinic thought because it lead to rabbinic discourse about jewish beliefs to be recorded. The disapora was when the Israelities dispersed from Israel and scattered, forming different communitties around the world. The jews had to leave because they were being persecuted. This leads to the writing down of there beliefs, preventing other forms of Judaism being created. This helped preserve Jewish teachings in fight of dispersing to odifferent areas of the world and also supported expansion of Judaism worldwide.

Question 2

What is the second point for the 20 marker Analyse the significance of rabbinic Judaism for Jewish belief (20 marks)

Answer 2

Emphasizes that the Torah cannot be interpreted without referring to the oral Torah. From this the Halakah, was derived from this which greatly influenced by rabbinic literature. Very significant for Jewish belief because it allows Jews to know what type of behaviour is sanctioned by law e.g. kashrut rules. Therefore this allows Jewish people to the 613 mitvotzs.

Question 3

What is the third point for the 20 marker Analyse the significance of rabbinic Judaism for Jewish belief (20 marks)

Answer 3

Rabbinic Judaism is very significant for Jewish belief due to great rabbis in its development who had significant impact through translations and interpretations. Talumd interpretations and commentaries attempts to stay true to to god as found in the Jewish bible. This carries great significance for its application to Jewish life.

Question 4

What is the fourth point for the 20 marker Analyse the significance of rabbinic Judaism for Jewish belief (20 marks)

Answer 4

There are various types of Jewish literature associated with rabbinic Judaism, like the midrash which is a collection of commentaries and teachings of Jewish bible. This carries great significance for its application in daily life and therefore has had an impact on the way of life embraced by rabbinic Judaism.