Judaism: Exodus Flashcards
1
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Why is the Exodus important?
A
throughout the Exodus the Israelites begin to understand God’s intervention as a saving action
2
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Q: How was Moses raised?
A
- born during time where Hebrew sons would be killed
- saved by mother - river - found+raised by Pharoahs daughter
- gained education + leadership skills
- developped concern for human injustice, irrespective of race
2
Q
What is the Exodus?
A
centers on Moses leading the Israelites out of Egypt + reaffirming their Covenant with God
3
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Q: What was Moses commanded by God to do?
A
- encounters God in burning bush: gains prophetic role of fighting injustices
- God commanded to rescue: “So now, go. I am sending you to Pharaoh to bring my people the Israelites out of Egypt.” —Exodus 3:10
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Q: How did God assist in the Israelites’ escape from Egypt?
A
- sent ten plagues
- final plague: killed firstborn of every family including Pharoah’s
- Angel of death would “Passover” homes if doorframes smeared with lambs blood - passover tradition
5
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Why is Mt Sinai significant?
A
- reaffirms covenant: “Now if you obey me fully and keep my covenant, then out of all nations you will be my treasured possession” (Exodus 19:5)
- symbolises God’s desire for a more personal relationship with Israelites
- Moses recieve Torah/10 commandments (core of Jewish tradition)
