Beliefs about the nature of God Flashcards
1
Q
Anthropomorphism
A
The attribution of human qualities to God
2
Q
Incorporeal
A
Without bodily substance
3
Q
Qodesh
A
Holiness of God
4
Q
Kavod
A
The feeling when in the presence of God
5
Q
Shekinah
A
The actual presence of God
6
Q
When was shekinah evident?
A
Guiding the exiles as a pillar of cloud by day and a pillar of fire by night
7
Q
Why can’t one discuss what God is according to Maimonides?
A
Because he believes God is a perfect unity and to describe his qualities creates a division
8
Q
What is a way one can get to know God according to Maimonides?
A
Studying the Torah
