Jewish History Flashcards
What does Covenant mean?
A solemn promise between two or more people.
What name did God give Sarai?
Her new name was Sarah and it meant (princess)
What new name did God give Abram?
Abraham (this meant father of many nations)
What did God promise Abram?
A special land called Canaan and that would belong to his descendants forever
What did God call Abram’s people?
The chosen people
What did God say that every male descendent would have to do when they are 8 days old?
They got circumcised when they are 8 eight days old.
What did God promise Sarah ?
He promised Sarah and Abram a baby because they were 90 years old at the time.
What did Moses’ mother make the basket out of?
Basket of reeds and covered it with tar to make it watertight.
How long did Moses’ mother had to hide him for before she sent him away in the Nile.?
3 months
Name the ten plagues.
- Water turn into blood
- Frogs
3.Gnats
4.Flies
5.Death of animals
6.unbearable boils
7.hail and fire
8.locusts
9.darkness - Death of first born
What did the israelites have to do to not get the death of the first born plague?
They had to place lamb blood on the front of their door
What action to do with the sea does Moses do to let the Israelites cross the sea.
He splits the sea in half.
Name parts of the Seder meal and explanation
- Matzvah, (Bread) It reminds the Jews that they were in such a hurry for their bread to rise.
- Roasted egg, symbol of harshness of Egypt.It mans the new life offered by God
3.Salt water, it reminds the Jews of the sweat and tears.
- Bitter herbs, suffering of the slaves in Egypt
- Symbolises the sacrifice of the lamb
- Parsley, a symbol of a fresh start
7.Charoset, reminds of the bricks used for the Pharaohs buildings, the sweet taste symbolises freedom
8.Wine, First four cups of wine are drunk to remind Jews if the four times God promised freedom to the Israelites. Symbolises freedom
Ten commandments
- You shall not have any other Gods beside me
2.You shall not take the name of the Lord, your God, in Vain
3.Keep the Sabbath day Holy
4.Honor your Father and mother
5.You shall not kill - You shall not commit Adultery
- You shall not steal
- You shall not bear false witness against your neighbour
- You shall not covet your neighbours wife
10.You shall not covet anything that belongs to your neighbour
What does the Catholic church think that sex should be?
Marital, unitive, procreative
What is adultery
A married person having an interest with someone they are not married to.
