Jewish beliefs and teachings 2 Flashcards
Give 4 natures of the almighty and why their important
God is One , the Creator and the Judge, law giver
ONE- important bc Judaism is very monotheistic
CREATOR - first words in genesis ‘ in the beginning God Created the heavens and the earths’ , in 13 principles , Jews thank God for the goodness of creation = stewardship
JUDGE - in Halakhah its the divine law of Judaism and daily living guide, any divine law needs a divine judge and God will ensure good are rewarded and evil are punished- reminds jews of consequences of not following Gods laws
LAW GIVER - God gave laws to Abraham and Moses but mainly moses , decologue and 613 Mitzvot , Gods laws ensure the humans and earth are cared for - his loving nature
Quotes for The natures of the almighty
‘Hear O Israel the lord our God is one’ - Shema
Isiah 33 - ‘The lord is our law giver’ “the lord is our Judge”
Psalm 9 -“ the lord will judge the world in righteousness”
Explain Covenant of sinai
In exodus moses led Jews from slavery and for 40 yrs wandered in sinai wilderness to look for Gods promised land
Mosaic covenant - Agreement between man and God , arc of covenant , if jews Kept 613 mitzvot they were Gods people
Why Was the covenant of sinai important
613 mitzvot became a way of life
Promise to keep the laws
Tenakh teaches if all jews keep 613 mitzvot then the world will know God
Importance of decalogue
Jews remind themselves to worship 1 God , done in prayer and mezuza
Jews dont have statues in synagogues
Jews use other words to replace God
last 6 commandments help moral and ethical decision making
What was the Abrahamic covenant
God promised to give him descendents as a large amount - a great nation of offspring
for each jew baby at 8 days old to be circumsized (brit milah)
Why was the Abrahamic covenant important
Brit milah still today - tradition , maintains jewish identity , symbol and reminder of covenant
Brit Chayim - birth ceremony for girls in reform jewish households , as heir of Abrahamic covenant
