Judaism

Question 1

Who is Abraham?

Answer 1

The father and the founder of Judaism

Question 2

What was Abrahams original name?

Answer 2

Abram

Question 3

Where was Abraham from?

Answer 3

Babylonia

Question 4

What did God promise Abraham?

Answer 4

The Promise Land
Descendants
Blessings and Redemption
Life free from sin

Question 5

Define Unilateral?

Answer 5

Unconditional - No obligation to God

Question 6

Define Bilateral

Answer 6

Both parties make the promise

Question 7

What are Patriarchs?

Answer 7

Male head of a family or tribe

Question 8

Outline Modern Judaism.

Answer 8

Three Variants

1. Conservative
2. Orthodox
3. Progressive

Question 9

Outline Conservative Judaism

Answer 9

It combines a positive attitude to modern culture with acceptance of Jewish observance. Meets the contemporary needs of Jewish people whilst still meetings traditional practices

Question 10

Outline Orthodox Judaism

Answer 10

Maintains traditional forms of worship and observances in the Torah.
Men and Women sit separately in the synagogue and women do not participate in some rituals.

Question 11

Outline Progressive Judaism

Answer 11

Liberal or Reform Judaism, stresses the belief of continuation of faith. Continues to evolve to adapt to changes in society

Question 12

Principal Beliefs of Jews

Answer 12

One god who is the creator and ruler of the entire universe.

Question 13

Define Omnipresent

Answer 13

God is everywhere and has a direct link to the history of human activity

Question 14

Define Omnipotent

Answer 14

All powerful and all knowing. Has the power to change the world.

Question 15

Describe the concept of moral law

Answer 15

God gave the jews a set of moral guidelines/code of ethics to follow to keep them with their dignity as God’s creation.

Question 16

Define Convenant

Answer 16

An agreement with God

Question 17

Identify the importance of the covenant to the Jewish People

Answer 17

It governs Jewish life and provides the Jews with a historical timeframe for their faith. IT was a covenental relaitonships that underpins the principles for jewish people

Question 18

What is the Talmud?

Answer 18

A collection of rabbinical writings that explain the Torah Scriptures

Question 19

What is the Tanakh?

Answer 19

Hebrew Scriptures that deal with god and the people

Question 20

What is the Torah?

Answer 20

Sacred Text that outlines scriptures, rituals and history of the Jewish people

Question 21

Why are sacred scriptures important to Jewish People?

Answer 21

Outlines the history of the Israelites, provides the Ten commandments and the covenant of God and Abraham.

Question 22

Describe the importance of ethical teachings in the life of adherents

Answer 22

Ethical teachings provide adherents with a sense of purpose in life. They are critical ethical guidelines to live by.

Question 23

Describe the importance of Shabbat

Answer 23

Reminds the jewish people of the Greatness of God in creating cosmos. It also reminds them of the covenant between God.

Question 24

What is Shabbat?

Answer 24

Seventh Day of the Week: Liturgical event in which jewish people refrain from using electrical appliances and take time to connect with God.

Question 25

What is Kosher?

Answer 25

Food that is prepared in a particular way for Jewish People