judaism - origins Flashcards
outline the life of Abraham
lived in Ur (in modern day Iraq) -> was called by God to leave Ur to go to new land with his wife (Sarah) to the land of Canal (now Israel) -> along the way he made a covenant with God and was promised the land and the people (kids), this was sealed by circumcisionq-> Sarah can’t have children so Hagar acts as a surrogate -> he was tested and challenged by God
define covenant
a mutually beneficial agree for a special relationship between God and the people. it is an agreement of hope where they commit themselves to a better future
what is the believed covenant with the patriarchs
that God promised the land and protection for Abraham, Issac and Jacob in return for the honour and respect of God, additionally promised as many children as the stars in the sky
who are the patriarchs
abraham, issac and jacob
outline the story of exodus
it traces the story of enslavement of the Israelites in Egypt, and how God facilitated their escape to freedom under the leadership of Moses -> after escaping the Egyptians, God made the Israelites wander in the desert for forty years, after which they finally reached the Promised Land
what did exodus prove to jewish people
as throughout the exodus the Israelites begin to understand God’s intervention as a saving action
outline the unique features of conservative judaism
-accept the capacity to change
-support changes that are made necessary by alterations in the surrounding society rather than simply for the sake of change
-the Torah and Talmud should be followed within the context of a living tradition
-e.g. driving to the synagogue on shabbat
outline the unique features of progressive judaism
-reject what see as out dated e.g. kosher
-main commitment is to affirm the ethical character of Judaism and its dedication to justice and liberty
-continuously change and develop in response to the needs and circumstances of modern society
-e.g. women rabbi
-believe in the Messianic age rather than the Messiah
outline the unique features of orthodox judaism
-an effort to preserve the most traditional ways of Judaism
-hold their religious rites and practices to be of equal importance with their religious beliefs
-rejects all attempts to sacrifice Halakah (Torah Law) Judaism to suit changing social circumstances -> strict observance of the law
-e.g. only eating kosher, no meat or milk in the same real, covering women
outline the giving of the Law at Sinai (including ten commandments)
God lead Moses and the Israelites to the mountain of Sinai which Moses climbed and was given by God the Ten commandment
