Judaism Beliefs & Teachings Flashcards
Give 2 Jewish beliefs about God.
- Monotheism - only 1 God
- God is omniscient, omnipotent and omnipresent
- God is unique and beyond human understanding
What do Jews believe about the Big Bang Theory?
- It is the way God chose to create the Earth
2. It works with religion to give us a full idea of how the world was made.
Give 2 Jewish beliefs about God as creator.
- God is the ultimate architect
2. Everything was created in his image
Why do Jews believe God is a law-giver?
God gave Moses rules to a just society
What 2 festivals support the belief in God as a judge?
Rosh Hashanah (Day of Judgment) and Yom Kippur (Day of Atonement)
Why do Jews believe God is just?
- 10 days between Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur gives people a second chance
- God is not omnibenevolent or malevolent
What is the importance of Yom Kippur?
It allows repentance, they can’t do this after death.
Where is the Shekinah believe to be?
- Followed Jews into exile after the temple was destroyed
2. Welcomed into home by lighting candles on Shabbat
Why is the Shekinah special?
It is not limited to just one place, it must be experience and felt.
What do some Jews believe will happen in the Messianic Age?
- Universal peace
2. The Messiah will bring the Earth to an end and bring about resurrection.
Why are there so many different beliefs about the Messianic Age?
There are no definite teachings in the Torah so humans must focus on life now.
When do Reform Jews believe the Messianic Age happen?
Good actions of humans will bring it about, we must prepare the world or he will come when most needed.
When do Orthodox Jews believe the Messianic Age will come?
There is a set date by God.
What 2 things will the Messiah do?
- Bring the world to an end
2. Restore the temple
What is the importance of the Promise Land?
It was a covenant between Abraham and God, Jews have lived here for 3200+ years.