J 2 - Beliefes and Sacred Writings Flashcards
1
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What is the Tenakh/Tanakh?
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Sometimes referred to as the Hebrew bible
containing three key sections; Torah, Nevi’im, and Ketuvim.
2
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What is the Nevi’im?
A
The Prophets
3
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What is the Ketuvim?
A
The Writings like Psalms and Proverbs
4
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How many books of Moses does the Torah refer to?
A
1) Genesis
2) Exodus
3) Leviticus
4) Numbers
5) Deuteronomy
5
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What is Talmud (the oral law)?
A
Understanding the Torah (the Jewish law) is an important part of Jewish life
6
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What is the Promised Land?
A
the land of Canaan which God promised to Abrahamic and his descendants.
7
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What does covenant mean?
A
A solemn promise or agreement made between 2 people/groups. A covenant requires commitments from both sides
8
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How many Mitzvots does the Torah contain?
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613 Mitzvot
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