Paper Flashcards
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The Torah
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- Considered one of the holiest parts of the Tenakh, It was given by God to Moses
- The Torah is considered the exact words of God, so It’s highly valuable to Jews
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The Talmud
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- The Talmud helps Jewish individuals interpret the laws of modern judaism and interpret these teachings into MODERN ISSUES
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The Tenakh
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- The Tenakh is a sacred text in Judaism and is often referred as the Hebrew Bible, interpreted as the laws by Jews
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Rabbinic Judaism
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- The Rabbis encouraged the Jewish people to observe ethical laws in all aspects of the afterlife
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Orthodox Judaism
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- Much more traditional approach to Judaism
- Describes people who are fully observant to The Torah, follow all ancient teachings
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Reform Judaism
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- More modern approach to Judaism
- E.G Shorter prayers, men and women can sit together in the synagogue etc
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Zionism
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The belief that Jewish people should return back to Isreal
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Jewish teachings regarding the afterlife
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- Jewish people believe in life after death because it is written in The Torah and because it gives life meanings and purpose
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Mitzvot
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- Jewish people believe they have a special responsibility to Gods name and commandments
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Why is the Mitzvot Important?
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- They form the basis of the Talakah, which forms the basis for Jewish Life
- By following, they believe that they will have a better relationship with God
- How Jewish people life their life can result in the Afterlife
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Prophecy
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Involves a process which one of more messages are allegedly communicated to a Prophet
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Sheol and Gehenna
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Sheol: In Judaism, there is no specific reference to the afterlife, can be interpreted as a dark place where dead bodies are placed
Gehenna: Not the same as Sheol, seen as a place of waiting, may be where God judges Jewish indiviauls
