The Nature Of The Almighty Flashcards
How does the Torah show god as one (10 commandments)
The 10 commandments in the Torah begin by saying god is one. Since this is stated in the Torah and to worship god’s a direct command from god it must be important
How does the Torah show god as one (the shema)
The shema (a fundamental prayer of Judaism) states god is one using the language found in the passage giving the 10 commandments
What is the passage used to give the Ten Commandments
‘The Lord our God, the Lord is one.‘
How does the Torah show god as one (creation)
Creations a unity because it was created by one god. Jews believe gods oneness means were linked to all of creation in a special way as the one intelligence is behind all things
Why might some believe god isn’t one
Since good and evil both exist it would make more sense to believe in one hood god and one evil god who are both trying to influence the world
How are the characteristics of the almighty as a creator shown in the Torah? (Genesis)
Genesis teaches us god is the creator so creation is a gift from god and Jews must look after the earth
How are the characteristics of the almighty as a creator shown in the Torah? (Meaning + purpose )
Since god created the universe and everything in it life has a meaning and purpose given to it by God
How are the characteristics of the almighty as a creator shown in the Torah? (After genesis 1)
Gods creation work didn’t stop at the end of genesis 1. He continues to be the creator. In Jews prayers every day they praise god who “in his goodness renews the work of creation each day continually”.
How are the characteristics of the almighty as a creator shown in the Torah? (Environment)
Gods creation is good and so should be respected which is why Jewish people care or the environment
Why might some people argue that god as a creator doesnt make sense
Some people may say science creates the world and so god isnt needed
How are the characteristics of the almighty as a law-giver shown in the Torah?
He’s benevolent and a law-giver - giving instructions so his people can live happily together. Theres also laws that make it clear how God wants people to live their lives. God gave 613 commands - mitzvot of the law to moses
Why is god as a law-giver important
- By keeping the mitzvot Jewish people believe they are connecting with god in a deep, special way and so can bring holiness into the world and prepare the world for the time when gods plan for the world will be fulfilled
- by keeping the mitzvot they become gods people
Why might people argue that god as a lawgiver doesnt make sense
The mitzvot weren’t given by god but created by humans so god isnt a law-giver
How are the characteristics of the almighty as a judge shown in the Torah?
- The good are rewarded , the evil punished
- The worlds protected from chaos that would come if there was no way of making sure people keep gods laws
- People know there will be punishment for those who dont keep gods laws
- there will be rewards for those who keep gods laws
Why might people argue that god as a judge doesnt make sense
The tenakh tells us god is benevolent & good. So people may argue a loving god wouldn’t judge us, he’d forgive us
