God also made a Covenant with Moses Flashcards
Who was Moses?
A founder of Judaism
What did Moses do?
Led the Jews back to freedom in Canaan after they’d been slaves in Egypt for 400 years - Exodus
What happened on the way back?
God made a covenant with Moses at Mount Sinai - saying what the Israelites had to do in return for being God’s chosen people
What did God give Moses?
The Torah - included 10 commandments on stone tablets
Explanation of Torah
What did the Israelites promise?
To ‘do everything the Lord had said’
What do Orthodox Jews believe about the Torah?
The Torah came directly from God
What do Progressive Jews believe?
The Torah is people’s interpretation - written by people rather than God
Quote from Exodus 19:5 NIV?
‘Now if you obey me fully and keep my covenants then out of all nations you will be my treasured possessions’
