Chapter 9 - Judaism: Beliefs And Teachings Flashcards
What 2 things do Jews believe about God as One?
It is God who has had a major influence on the world.
He is the creator, he sustains his creation by caring for all people.
Why do Jews refer to God as G-d?
They use it as a sign of respect.
What is a monotheistic religion?
A religion that believes there is only one God.
What is the Shema?
A jewish prayer about the belief in one God found in the Torah.
What 3 things do Jews believe that God is?
Omnipotent - all powerful
Omniscient - all knowing
Omnipresent - being everywhere at all times
What 2 things do Jews believe about God as creator?
They believe he created the universe from nothing exactly how they wanted it.
It took God 6 days o create the universe and everything in it.
What do Jews believe about evil and free will?
They believe God created evil and because of this he created free will, the belief of making the right decisions to reject evil.
What is the Torah?
The 613 Jewish written laws.
What do Jews believe about God as lawgiver?
They believe that the laws they should follow are found in the Ten Commandments and that God gave them to Moses.
What do Jews believe about God as judge?
They believe that God judges them based on how well they follow the law.
What is the Shekhinah?
It means the divine presence of God and jewish writings refer to a tabernacle.
What do Jews believe about life after death?
Some believe that it will be physical life and some believe that it will be spiritual.
What do Jews believe about judgement and resurrection?
They believe that they are judged directly after death.
Resurrection is the idea that people will rise from their graves and live again.
What do Jews believe about the Messiah?
They believe that the messiah will be the future king of Israel. He will rule the Jews during the Messianic age.
What do Orthodox Jews believe about the messiah?
They believe that in every generation there is a descendent of King David who could be the Messiah.
What is the promise land?
Gods promis to Abraham meant that Canaan (the present day Israel) is known as the Promis Land.
What was the covenant between God and Abraham and what was the special action that sealed the covenant?
God would make Abraham the father of many nations. That action was circumcision.
What was the covenant between God and Moses?
During the escape of Egypt, Moses went to the top of Mount Sinai and was given the Ten Commandments on two stone tablets.
What is Justice?
Bringing about what is right and fair according to the law.
What is healing the world?
Being involved in Gods work to sustain the world.
What is the belief of the sanctity of life?
All life is Holy because humans were created in the eyes of God.
How does the sanctity of life affect Jewish beliefs about the end of time?
Some Jews think that all patients should be kept alive at all times.
What is pikuach nefesh?
The obligation to save a life even if it breaks Jewish law.
What is a mitzvot?
Jewish rules or commandments.
