Quotes

Question 1

Mishneh Torah - Scriptural

Answer 1

“It is a positive commandment to emulate His ways, as it is stated: ‘And you shall walk in His ways.’” (Mishneh Torah 1:6)

Question 2

Mishneh Torah - Non-Scriptural

Answer 2

“Presented a clear and logical codification of the Jewish Law.” - Prof. Laurie Woods

Question 3

Commentary on the Mishnah - Scriptural

Answer 3

“Belief in God’s noncorporeality” (Article 3)
“Belief in God’s eternity” (Article 4)

Question 4

Commentary on the Mishnah - Non-Scriptural

Answer 4

“In many synagogues, there is a custom of reciting these principle [beliefs] [in] th[is] morning prayer.” - Prof. Lauren Woods

Question 5

Tzelem Elohim - Scriptural

Answer 5

“So God created mankind in His own image” (Genesis 1:27)

Question 6

Tzelem Elohim - Non-Scriptural

Answer 6

“His deed constitutes an act of homicide.” (Rabbi Bleich)

Question 7

Pikuach Nefesh - Scriptural

Answer 7

“Her life comes before that of [the child]” (Mishnah 7:6)

Question 8

Pikuach Nefesh - Non-Scriptural

Answer 8

“A blank denial of access to abortion… oppos[es]… Jewish values.” (Clergy at Temple Sinai in Atlanta)

Question 9

Belief in God - Scriptural

Answer 9

“Blessed are You Creator of mankind” (Ketubot 8a)

Question 10

Belief in Covenant - Scriptural

Answer 10

‘Any man who does not have a wife is left without joy, without blessing, without goodness” (Yemavot 62b:13)

Question 11

Belief in Covenant - Non-Scriptural

Answer 11

“Marriage is more than a contract; it is a covenant” (Rabbi Jonathan Sacks)

Question 12

Paul’s Writing - Scriptural

Answer 12

“For all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God, and all are justified freely by his grace.” - (Romans 3:23-24)

Question 13

Paul’s Writing - Non-Scriptural

Answer 13

“Paul teaches us… a faith that draws near to others to bring the joy of the Gospel.” - Pope Francis

Question 14

Paul’s Missionary Journeys - Scriptural

Answer 14

“The Holy Spirit said, ‘Set apart for me Barnabas and Saul for the work to which I have called them.’” - (Acts 13:2-3)

Question 15

Paul’s Missionary Journeys - Non-Scriptural

Answer 15

“Paul’s life reminds us of the tireless energy and courage required to share the Gospel in word and deed.” - Archbishop Justin Welby

Question 16

Human Life is Sacred

Answer 16

“God created mankind in his own image” (Genesis 1:27)

Question 17

Do not kill

Answer 17

“You shall not kill” (Exodus 20:13)

Question 18

Baptism

Answer 18

“No one can enter the kingdom of God unless they are born of water and the Spirit” (John 3:5)