judaism - beliefs and teachings Flashcards
1
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orthodox
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- believe the Torah is the literal word of God
- believe tradition and following the commands of the Torah are important
- ultra-orthodox are
2
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liberal and reform
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believe the Torah is the inspired word of God and should be interpreted in light of modern life and issues
2
Q
names for god
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El Shaddai, Hashem, El, Elohim
2
Q
secular
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do not affiliate with a religious group, but view themselves as jewish because of cultural or ethnic heritage
3
Q
El
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a powerful and mighty God
4
Q
Hashem
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The Name
5
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El Shaddai
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God Almighty
6
Q
Elohim
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the plural name of El, suggesting there is more to God than one single part
7
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what are 4 characteristics of the Almighty are shown in the Torah
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one, creator, lawgiver, judge
8
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the almighty as one
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SOWAA: “Hashem is the one and only”
- impossible to divide God into parts, or describe him by physical attributes.
- god is the only being to whom jews should offer praise and prayer
