J2 - Beliefs and Sacred writings

Question 1

God as creator

Answer 1

All Jews believe that God sustains the universe (providing all resources for life on earth)

Question 2

God as Lawgiver

Answer 2

10 commandments
Jews believe God gave them the Mitzvot (613 laws) to follow, teach people, it is a duty to follow the laws given by God

Question 3

God as Judge

Answer 3

Jews believe God judges them for how well they followed laws
God’s judgement are fair
Many believe that God will judge after death, decide how they spend afterlife

Question 4

Promised Land

Answer 4

land of Canaaon which God promised to Abraham & descendants

Question 5

covenant

Answer 5

Solemn promise/agreement made between two people/groups
Require commitments from both sides

Question 6

Influence of Abraham for Judaism

Answer 6

Beginning of Judaism
Obedience to God
Faith and trust in god
Promised Land

Question 7

Mount Sinai

Answer 7

Place where Moses recieved 10 commandments from God

Question 8

Decaogue

Answer 8

Another name for 10 commandments, sign of renewal

Question 9

Importance of torah

Answer 9

Refers to five books of Bible
key source of wisdom and authority, referred to totality of Jewish law, also guidance to Jews

Question 10

Tenakh

Answer 10

Written law
Torah (teaching/law)
Nevi’im (prophets)
Ketuvim (writings)

Question 11

Talmud

Answer 11

Oral law
Mishnah (collection of oral teachings in 6 sections)
Gemara (commentary of Mishnah)