Judaism Flashcards
Ethics
Ideas of right and wrong
Monotheism
The belief that there is only one God
Torah
Consists of the first five books of the Hebrew Bible
Covenant
A binding agreement
Exodus
The escape of the Israelites from slavery in Egypt
Commandment
An order to do something
Scripture
Sacred writings that are the source of Jewish teachings
Prophet
A person believes to be chosen by God as a messenger to bring truth to people
Rabbi
Jewish Religious teachers
Talmud
A collection of meetings and commentaries about the Hebrew Bible and Jewish law
Righteousness
Acting are living in a way that is ethically right and obeys God’s laws
Justice
Fairness or fair treatment
Sabbath
A weekly day of rest
Judge
Leader who can rally the Israelites to defend their land
Exile
Separation from one’s homeland