Judaism 1.6 Flashcards
Where was Abraham born?
In the city of Ur in Mesopotamia
During the start of Abraham’s lifetime, what was it common to worship?
False Idols and many different Gods
Abraham became convinced of what from an early age?
That there could only be one God who created everything, and that worshipping flase idols was wrong
What is the name of the belief in only one God?
Monotheism
Abraham along with his wife Sarah, father Terah and some other family others left Ur to go where?
Caanan
Abraham and his family never reached caanan. Where did they choose to settle instead?
Haran - In northern Mesopotamia
After the death of his father, what did Abraham do?
He finished the journey and went to caanan
What did God say to Abraham once he reached Caanan? (Genesis 13:15)
‘for I give you all the land that you see to you and your offspring forever’ (Genesis 13:15)
What did Caanan become known as?
The Promised Land
What does the word covenant mean?
Agreement
A covenant benefits both parties; it includes what?
promises and sometimes responsibilities that should be undertaken.
The existance of a coveneant between God and many Jewish people throughout history has led to the belief that what?
The Jewish people are God’s chosen people
Covenants are sealed by oaths, often supported by a special action such as sacrifice. What action supported the covenant bewteen Abraham and God?
Circumcision
To make is possible for Abraham to become ‘the father of many’ , what did God do?
He allowed Abraham’s wife, Sarah, to conceive a child. Isaac was born and his birth marked the covenant bewteen Abraham and God
