Brainscape's Knowledge GenomeTM

Browse over 1 million classes created by top students, professors, publishers, and experts.


See full index

RELIGION > Judaism > Flashcards

Judaism Flashcards

You may prefer our related Brainscape-certified flashcards:
Religion Crash Course flashcards
1
Q

It is a monotheistic religion developed among the ancient Hebrews. It is World’s oldest monotheistic religion. It is the root of Christianity and Islam.

A

Judaism

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
2
Q

Founder of Judaism

A

Abraham

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
3
Q

He was known as the founder of Judaism and the Father of all nations.

A

Abraham

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
4
Q

God promised Abraham that he would become the Father of all nation. This is known as the…

A

Abrahamic covenant

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
5
Q

The Abrahamic Covenant includes..

A

The promise of
(1) land
(2) descendants
(3) blessings and redemption

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
6
Q

Symbols of Judaism

A

Star of David (Magen David)

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
7
Q

the seven-lamp (six branches ancient Hebrew lampstand made of pure gold and used in the portable sanctuary set up by moses in the wilderness and later in the Temple in Jerusalem.

A

Menorah

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
8
Q

All rituals and religious observances are grounded in Jewish law, called the

A

Halakhah

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
9
Q

It refers to the divine “commandments” given by God in Torah.

A

Mitzvot

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
10
Q

Mitzvot- means “commandments” sometimes used more broadly to refer to rabbinic (——-) or
general good deeds.

A

Talmudic law

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
11
Q

Jewish house of worship

A

Synagogue

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
12
Q

means “good” or “prosper” but came to indicate an item “fit fot ritual use”

A

Kosher

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
13
Q

Judaism - monotheistic religion which means they believe in only One God who is…

A

Yahweh

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
14
Q

(1) Covenant with Israel
(2) Revelation of Torah
(3) Obedience to God’s law
(4) Historical providence
(5) Redemption

A

Dogmas and Belief in Judaism

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
15
Q

Jewish book

A

Tanakh

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
16
Q

The acronyms Tanakh were derived from the bible…

A
  • Torah (Pentateuch)
  • Nevi’im (Prophets)
  • Ketuvim (Writings)
17
Q

This is the first five books that contains the laws and covenant of God

A

Torah (Genesis, Exodus, Leviticus, Numbers, Deutronomy)

18
Q

is the comprehensive written version of the Jewish oral law and the subsequent commentaries on it.

A

Talmud

19
Q

is the first major written collection of the Jewish oral traditions known as the Oral Torah.

A

Mishnah

20
Q

is the component of the Talmud comprising rabbinical analysis of and commentary on the Mishnah.

A

Gemara

21
Q

hostility toward or discrimination against Jews as a religious or racial group.

A

Anti-semitism

22
Q

is the nationalist movement of the Jewish people that espouses the reestablishment of and support for a Jewish state.

A

Zionism

23
Q

Shoah also known as the…

A

Holocaust

24
Q

Shoah is a greek word meaning

A

“sacrifice by fire”

25
Q

Holocaust was initiated by the…

A

members of the National Socialist (NAZI) Party

RELIGION (4 decks)

Brainscape helps you reach your goals faster, through stronger study habits.
© 2024 Bold Learning Solutions. Terms and Conditions