Judaism Flashcards
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What is a covenant in Judaism?
A promise or agreement between two groups. Jews believe that their relationship with God is a covenant.
What are the three main covenants in Judaism?
Covenant with Abraham, Covenant with Isaac, Covenant with Moses.
What did God ask Abraham to do as part of the covenant?
God asked Abraham to travel to Canaan and to circumcise his son as a physical sign of the covenant.
What are the promises made to Abraham in the covenant?
- Promised land of Canaan 2. Promise of descendants 3. Promise of blessing and redemption.
What biblical references relate to Abraham’s covenant?
Genesis 12:1-3, Genesis 17:4-14, Genesis 15:5.
What references affirm the covenant in Judaism?
Genesis 17:6-7, Genesis 28:13-15, Leviticus 26:12.
What is the second covenant in Judaism?
The giving of the Torah, described in Exodus 19-24.
Who was Moses and what was his role in the covenant?
Moses was raised as an Egyptian prince and led the Israelites out of Egypt to the promised land.
What references relate to the giving of the Torah?
Exodus 14:21-3, Exodus 20:17.
What are the main denominations of modern Judaism?
Orthodox, Conservative, Reform.
What characterizes Orthodox Judaism?
Strictly observes the divinely-inspired word of God.
What is Conservative Judaism?
A middle ground between Reform and Orthodox that balances strict adherence to Jewish law with active involvement in the modern world.
What is Reform Judaism?
The first denomination founded in Germany to adapt religion for the modern world, rejecting many traditional customs.
What is a principal belief in Judaism?
Belief in a single God who is the creator and ruler of the universe.
What references support the belief in one God?
Deuteronomy 6:4-6, Genesis 1:1, Deuteronomy 32:39.
What are the characteristics of God in Judaism?
Omniscient, Omnipresent, Omnipotent, Creator, Omnibenevolent, Transcendent, Immanent, Eternal, Personal.
What is the concept of moral law in Judaism?
Prescribed by God, as seen in the Ten Commandments and Micah 6:8.
What are Mitzvot in Judaism?
Divinely-inspired moral laws that form the basis of the covenant between Moses and God, totaling 613.
What is the importance of Mitzvot?
Guides morals and ethics and develops a relationship with God.
What does the covenant declare about Jews?
It establishes Jews as God’s chosen people and compels them to follow God’s laws.
What are the sacred texts in Judaism?
The Hebrew Scriptures, including the Talmud (Mishnah, Gemara, Midrash) and TaNaKh.
What is the structure of the TaNaKh?
Made up of 24 books: Torah (5 books), Nevi’im (8 books), Ketuvim (11 books).
What is the use of the TaNaKh?
- Tells Jews about their relationship with God 2. Source of Jewish ethical authority 3. Guides worship.
