The Covenant

Start with Abraham

A useful starting point is the mind map on Abraham’s covenant in the map about Judaism. It presents Abraham as a model of faithful obedience and describes a request to leave his country for the promised land. Another map connects the covenant with land and descendants. Read these maps together to see how their authors present Abraham’s role.

Afterward, look at the note on God’s chosen people. It refers to Exodus and the children of Israel as God’s treasured possession. This gives you another way into the language used in the resources.

Move on to Moses

The mind map The covenant with Moses introduces Moses and describes the Jewish people’s slavery in Egypt and their journey to freedom. Use it after the Abraham maps to keep the two figures distinct. You can organize your notes under their names, recording the details each map associates with a covenant.

Consider questions and arguments

Several mind maps explore whether events throughout history challenge the idea of a special covenant for the Jewish people. One refers to the Holocaust and raises questions about protection. Another sets out sides of an argument. A further map asks whether Jewish people can still claim a special covenant with God.

These resources offer different approaches to a question. As you read, identify the points each author uses and consider how they relate to the covenant described in the Abraham maps.

Use the quiz alongside the maps

The quiz focuses on the meaning and significance of God’s covenant with Abraham. Study the relevant maps first, then use the quiz to practice responding to that focus. Return to the maps as you organize your notes. This topic is one section of the Judaism unit in Religion and theology, so the resources can also support your study within that unit. Choose a resource and start exploring.