(Jewish Practices) The Written Law (Tenakh) and the Oral Law (Talmud) Flashcards
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What does Tenakh mean?
A
It is an acronym of three parts it contains: Torah, Nevi’im, Ketuvium.
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Which part is most important?
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The Torah, it is made up of 5 books which contain the 613 mitzvot as well as important Jewish history
3
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What is the Nevi’im?
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The 11 books of the prophets
4
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What is a prophet?
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People believed to have been specially chosen to deliver G-d’s message to humankind.
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What does the Nevi’im contain?
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- Descriptions of Messiah and Messianic Age
- Accounts of Jewish history
- Teachings about the laws found in the Torah
6
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What form are the Eight books of Ketuvium?
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They are writings inspired by the authors’ experience of G-d
7
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What is the Tenakh know as?
A
The written law
8
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What is the Talmud known as?
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The oral law
