Religion 11 Flashcards
food that God sent the Israelites during their journey in the desert
manna
a fertile or green area in a dry region
Oasis
migrating birds that flew over the Sinai wilderness and were
food for the Israelites
quail
area between Elim and Mount Sinai through which
Moses led the Israelites
Wilderness
a portable box in which were placed the tablets of the 10 Commandments; the Ark was the most important item in the shrine that was carried through the desert and then placed in the holiest part of the Temple in Jerusalem
Ark of the Covenant
the worship of false gods in place of worshiping God; it is worshiping a creature, person, or thing, such as power, pleasure, or money, in place of the Creator
Idoltary
the sanctuary or tabernacle that God instructed Moses to build to house the Ark of the Covenant; it was a sign of
God’s presence from which God spoke to the people
Tent of Meeting
the Feast of Tabernacles or Booths, which commemorates God’s protection during the Israelites time in the desert; a fall feast for which some Jewish families and congregations today erect booths
Sukkot