GCSE RE Eduqas B - Study Of A World Faith - Judaism - The Nature And Significance Of Shekinah Flashcards
1
Q
What do Jews mean by the term “Shekinah”
A
The dwelling and divine presence of God. Often depicted as a cloud or fire
2
Q
State an example of someone being in the presence of God in the Torah.
A
God revealing themself to Adam and Eve in the garden of Eden
3
Q
State 1 place where the shekinah resides
A
The holy of holies in the Jewish temple
4
Q
What charactaristics of God does the shekinah represent?
A
the feminine charactaristics - shows how God cares, just like a mother
5
Q
What does the concept of shekinah aviod Jews doing?
A
Making God human like
