Judaism Flashcards
What is Judaism?
A religion that only believes in the Tenach ( Christian Old Testament)
What does Monotheistic mean?
A religion that worships only one God
Where did Judaism start?
Israel
How far can Judaism trace back to?
2000BCE
What is a scattering of Jews called?
Dispersion
Who was Abraham?
The man who was told to go and search for a promised land which he believed God promised and was the founder of the Jewish people
Who was Moses?
A Jewish leader who obeyed God’s calling and led the Jews out of slavery in Egypt and was was given the 10 commandments
Who was Elijah?
An important Jewish prophet
Who was Isaac?
Abraham’s son
What is ‘Deuteronomy 6:4’ or the Shema prayer?
“Hear O Israel: The Lord is our God, the Lord alone. You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart, and with all your might.”