Judaism beliefs and teachings. Flashcards
Describe the belief of God as a Creator in Judaism.
God is a creator.
God alone created all life, an humans are given the responsibiity to look after the environment.
On the seventh day God rested.
Give the quote for the belief of God as a creator in Judaism.
‘God created the world day and night and animals on the sixth day he created humans and gave them a special role to caretake all he created”
-Genesis
How do Jews practice God as the Creator.
God as a creator is celebrated at festivals eg:Rosh Hashanah and Shabbat
As God gave live some only believe he can take life so are opposed to euthanasia.
Importance of pikuach nefesh and preserving life.
Describe the belief of God as One in Judaism.
God is One.
Judaism is a monotheistic religion with the worship of one God.
Give the quote for God as One
‘thou shalt have no other Gods before me’ Exodus 20
‘Hear O Israel the Lord our God, the Lord is One’
Part of Shema prayer
How Jews practice the idea of God as One.
No statues in synagogues
Shema in the mezuzah and tefillin
Some use Ha Shem or won’t write the name of God.
Anything with God’s name in must be buried if no longer used.
Describe the belief of God as Law-giver
He gave Moses the duties that Jews should keep.
These form the framework of how a just society should live.
Give a quote for god as law-giver
The ten commandments - Exodus
How do Jews practice the idea of God as law giver?
Orthodox Jews try to observe the duties in the Torah throughout their lives.
Reform jews amend them for the time they live in.
Belief of God as judge.
God is judge of how Jews follow the duties of the Torah.
Quote for God as judge.
Ten commandments
Exodus
How Jews practice the idea of God as a judge.
At Rosh Hashanah God begins a judgement of good and bad deeds.
