Judaism 1.8 Flashcards
For Jews, pursuing justice is what?
A sacred duty
How can justice be achieved?
When accompanied ny truth and peace
Justice can be defined as what?
bringing about what is fair, ccording to the law, or making up for a wrong which has been committed
According to the prophet Micah, God requires his people to do what?
To do justice and to love goodness, and to walk modeslty with your God
The prophet Amos expresses the wish that people should what?
But let justice well up like water, Righteous like an unfailing stream
Jews believe that the Torah and prophets were brougth by God to do what?
Bring about justice in a way which demonstrates mercy
The laws in the Torah give important guidance on what?
On the treatmet of the poor and vulnerable