The Promised Land and the covenant with Abraham Flashcards
1
Q
What is a covenant?
A
An agreement sealed by an oath
2
Q
Why do Jews believe they are the chosen people?
A
The existence of several covenants made with several people in the Torah (Deuteronomy 14:2)
3
Q
What was the covenant with Abraham sealed with?
A
All males in the household must be circumcised
4
Q
What did God say he would give Abraham?
A
God promises to bless Abraham and all of his descendants and to to make Abraham the father of a great people
