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Judaism

Maria Guardiola Religious Studies A level English 90 cards

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  1. 1Jews believe in how many Gods?1
  2. 2What do they follow?The Torah
  3. 3Main Sacred textTenakh.
    T-Torah, instructions, law, teaching. God gave it to Moses. contains Mitzvot
    N-Nevi'im (Prophets). books divided in 2. Former Prophets and Latter Prophets Obey God and follow Torah.
    K-Ketuim (writings).
  4. 4What is the Talmud?Collections of teachings and record of spoken discussion between Torah and Scholars. 2 parts: Meshnah- mitzvoth in Torah and how its applied. Gemara- discusses Mishnah. Stresses importance of Torah
  5. 5Orthodox Judaismbelieve Torah and Talmud came from God. should be followed to the letter and not to be changed.
  6. 6Progressive Judaismthey believe torah and talmud are peoples interpretations of god's word. apply scared texts to modern life.
  7. 7Reform Jewsmix of new and old traditions. women and men equal, sit together at services
  8. 8Liberal Jewsit formed from reform judaism. more radical to reform. treating everyone equally. mitzvoth is a personal choice.
  9. 9What do all Jews believe in?Special relationship with god, as his chosen people, 'the almighty'
  10. 10What is the Shekhinah?God's presence on Earth. some believe he is present when they pray or discuss the Torah.
  11. 11Temple of Jews?Jerusalem
  12. 12How can Jews understand suffering?Because God there alongside them
  13. 13Jews believe in a Convent between them and God. What is it?A formal agreement. God made with jesus, his chosen people.
  14. 14What was the first convent?Between god and abraham 'our father abraham'. God told him to leave home and go to promised land. God promised to give him and Sarah a child and protect them and their descendants as his chosen people.
  15. 15What did Abraham and Sarah have to do in return?Obey God and lead by example. Asked for all male descendants to be circumcised as a sign of covenant.
  16. 16Who was the second Covenant with?Moses
  17. 17Who is Moses?Founder of Judaism (exodus)
  18. 18What happened at 2nd covenant?God at Mont Sinai, told Moses what Israelites had to do in return for being God's chosen people. God gave the Torah to Moses ( mitzvot and 10 commandments). "do everything the lord has said".
  19. 19Orthodox Jews on the torahcame directly from God
  20. 20Progressive Jews..?The torah is peoples interpretation of God s word.
  21. 21What is a mitzvoth and how many?Jewish laws. 613
  22. 22248?positive laws. ASEH
  23. 23365?Negative laws. Ta'ASEH
  24. 24What is a ritual?Do/not for god. between person and god
  25. 25What is moral?about dealing with other people. 1 person and another
  26. 26how many COMMANDMENTS?10
  27. 271.I am the lord your god
  28. 282.You shall have no other gods before me
  29. 293.you shall not misuse the name of the lord your god
  30. 304.remember Shabbat day by keeping it Holy
  31. 315.Honour your father and mother
  32. 326.You shall not murder
  33. 337.you shall not commit adultery
  34. 348.you shall not steal
  35. 359.you shall not give false testimony against your neighbour
  36. 3610.you shall not covert
  37. 37Free willJews have free will- follow mitzvoth.
  38. 38Orthodox jews follow it strictly.Progressive not as much.
  39. 39What is the phrase 'saving a life' in jew?Pikuach Nefesh
  40. 40It is very important, but what commandments are the most important though?1,2,6 and 7
  41. 41What does sanctity of life mean?Life being holy because it is given by God.
  42. 42Mending the worldTikkun olam. Jews are custodians, look after the world.
  43. 43What are their key morals?Justice, charity and kindness ( Gemilut Hasadim)
  44. 44What does Gemilut Hasadim mean?acts of love and kindness
  45. 45Zedakahcharity. it is an obligation.
  46. 46Jews and the afterlifeTorah focuses more on life on earth than the afterlife.
  47. 47What are jews encouraged to do?live good lives as shadows for eternity
  48. 48Talmud believes on life after deathlife after death is spent in garden of eden. close to god in paradise. most souls go to Gehinnom.
  49. 49Tenakh believe..?soul of death live as shadows for eternity
  50. 50JudgementGod judges if people are good or bad then decides. Jews see this as motivation to do good.
  51. 51Progressive jews and the after lifeDo not believe in it
  52. 52ResurrectionImportant for jews
  53. 53What does Messiah bring?Peace on earth
  54. 54Who was he?Inspirational leader,
  55. 55What is the age called where peace and prosperity will be found?Messianic Age
  56. 56How will be the Messianic Age?Everyone will acknowledge God.
  57. 57Who is the Messiah?Messiah is human not divine. HE is the male descendant of jewish king david. he will reign wisely, spread god's laws. reunite jewish people, rebuild temple in promised land.
  58. 58Who will appear before Messiah?Prophet Elijah
  59. 59people will be judged by two people, who?God and the Messiah
  60. 60Orthodox Jewsbelieve the physical body resurrected in Messianic Age
  61. 61Progressive jewsBody is simply vessel for soul, and reject idea of physical resurrection, so they accept organ donation and cremation.
  62. 62Wordshipsynagogue and has 4 features
  63. 631.Aron Hakadesh (ark) its the center piece of the synagogue. it holds the Torah
  64. 642.Sefer Torah. scroll handwritten inside ark. covered with cloth
  65. 653.Mer Tamid ( Perpetual light ). light above ark never goes out.
  66. 664.Bimah/Almemor. raised platform with reading desk. alter
  67. 67Orthodox Synagoguesseparate sections for women. 3x services a day. Shochant, Mincah, maiariv . only men read Torah
  68. 68Progressive synagoguesmixed. women can read Torah too.
  69. 693 daily servicesworship God together. attend synagogue importance of faith and closeness to God. include blessing and prayers.
  70. 70What do jews face during prayer?Jerusalem
  71. 71Torah treated with great respectCan't be touched. honour to read it.
  72. 72How long does it take to read the Torah for OJ?1 year
  73. 73what is a prayer?God listens. speaking to him. thanksgiving, praising, confession, asking.
  74. 74Shabbatday of rest to appreciate 7th day. no work done.
  75. 75How long does it last?begins sunset friday until creation Saturday evening
  76. 76What happens in Shabbat?reflection, worship and community get together. family
  77. 77Friday eveningSynagogues- kiddish
  78. 78Saturday morningmain service of week - torah readings
  79. 79saturday eveninganother reading from Torah and prayers
  80. 80Family Life?
  81. 81Bar and Bat MitzvothComing of Age ceremony
  82. 82boy13 year old
  83. 83girl12 year old
  84. 84What happens?Young person lead prayers, speech, Tenakh. read in hebrew
  85. 85MarriageKiddushin and Hisuin.
  86. 86End of marriage ceremony ?glass broken by stepping on it. love needs to be protected or destruction of temple.
  87. 87Funeralsto grief. prayer....
  88. 88Festivalssocial aspects and religious. historical importance
  89. 89Jewish new yearRosh Hashonah
  90. 90holiest day of the year?Yom Kippur

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A level Religious Studies Flashcards on Judaism, created by Maria Guardiola on 29/04/2018.
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