J2 Beliefs and sacred writings Flashcards
1
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Morality
A
The belief that some behaviour is right and acceptable and that other behaviour is wrong
2
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Omnipresent
A
Everywhere
3
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Omnipotent
A
All powerful
4
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Omniscient
A
All knowing
5
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Shekinah
A
The divine presence
6
Q
Mitzvoh
A
Commandment
7
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Covenant
A
A solemn promise made between people. It requires commitment from both sides of the agreement
8
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The promised land
A
The land of Canaan which God promised Abraham and his decedents
9
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Israel
A
Result of the promised land given to Abraham
10
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Mount sinai
A
The place Moses received the 10 commandments from God
11
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Decalogue
A
10 commandments
12
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Monotheism
A
the belief in a single all-powerful god
13
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HaShem
A
“The name”
14
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Adonai
A
“Lord”
15
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Talmud
A
The oral law which includes the Mishnah and the Germana
