characteristics - sacred texts Flashcards
1
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the Hebrew bible
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Tanakh
2
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Tanakh sessions
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- Torah (Jewish law)
- Nevi’im (prophets)
- Ketuvim (psalms and proverbs)
3
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Torah
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- first 5 books of the old testament
- contains an expression of the covenant and Jewish law
4
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Shema
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- one of the only to prayers that are specifically commanded in the Torah, and is the oldest prayer in Judaism
5
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613 mitzvot
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- 248 positive mitzvot
- 365 negative mitzvot
6
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Nevi’im
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- major prophets
- minor prophets
- reminder of the importance of remaining faithful to the covenant
- supports the Torah
7
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Ketuvim
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- writings
- wisdom literature
- psalms - hymns for worship and prayer
- proverbs - statements expressing practical wisdom
8
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oral Torah
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Mishnah
- contains interpretations of legal sections of books
Gemara
- elaboration of important texts
9
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Talmud
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- Halakhah ( walking )
- Haggadah ( telling )
10
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Halakhah
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- legal component
- rules and laws for living
- interpretation and application of 613 mitzvot
11
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Haggadah
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- includes all stories, narrations, legends
