Judaism 1.5 Flashcards
Rabbi Moses Ben Maimon compiled what in the thirteenth century?
The Thirteen Fundamental Principles of Jewish Faith
What does the word messiah mean?
‘Anointed One’
What was it originally used in the Tenahk for?
Referring to the kings of Israel
Who was the first king of Israel?
king Saul
What did Samuel do to Saul?
Samuel anointed Saul
What do modern jews use the word messiah to refer to?
The future leader of the Jews
Why isn’t Saul connected to the messiah?
The use of the phrase anointed one in his case meant king of Israel not the messiah and he disobeyed God when he became king
Some believe the dead will be what?
Resurrected and live in a time of peace in a restored Israel.
The prophet Micah described as a time when what happens?
when war will end and people will live in universal peace and harmony
orthodox Jews believe there is what in every generation?
A descendant of David
According to orthodox Jews, What does the descendant of David have the potential to be?
The messiah
According to orthodox Jews, if the descendant of David is worthy, what will happen?
He will be guided by God to become the redeemer and messiah and will rule over humanity with kindness and justice
According to Orthodox Jews, what will the messiah rebuild?
The temple in Jerusalem
According to Orthodox Jews, what will the messiah do?
gather the Jews back to Israel, uphold the Torah, usher in world peace and unite humanity
What do Reform Jews reject?
the idea of a messiah
