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Judaism
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- 1Is Judaism a natural or a voluntary religion? Why?Judaism is a natural religious tradition because one becomes its member by being born in a Jewish family. Judaism is closely tied to Jewish culture and ethnic heritage.
- 2What do Jews believe about God? List several characteristics of God.God is one, invisible, indivisible, infinite in knowledge and power, holy, merciful, etc.
- 3What do Jews understand about history?History is a linear progression from beginning to end. The God who acts in history is the same God who created the world and all things.
- 4How do Jews describe the afterlife?Judaism does not have a single explanation of what happens after death. The notion of the resurrection of the dead came into Judaism only during the Hellenistic period, but it was not there since the beginning of Judaism. One term that is repeatedly used for the afterlife is SHEOL (a dark pit).
- 5Which word communicates the special relationship between God and the Jewish people?Covenant
- 6What's so special about this relationship?God's blessings are conditioned by the people's obedience.
- 7Whch faiths are commonly referred to as "Abrahamic" and why?Judaism, Islam, and Christianity. Abraham is considered the "father" of God's people by these three religions.
- 8What do some Jews believe about the Messiah?In Judaism, Messiah (The Anointed One) is a military ruler descended from King David who restores Israel politically, socially, and religiously. Not all Jews believe in the concept of the Messiah.
- 9Define the TanakhThe Hebrew scriptures consisting of three sections: Torah (the Law), Neviim (the Prophets), Ketuvim (the Writings).
- 10When was the Tanakh canonized in its present form?Between 200 B.C.E and 200 C.E
- 11What are the Hebrews scriptures known as in the Bible?They are known as the Old Testament
- 12What is the Kabbalah?A branch of Judaism that appeared in Europe in 11-13 centuries as a set of esoteric teachings about the relationship between God and humanity. It contains mystical interpretations of Hebrew scriptures.
- 13Shabbat: when and how celebrated?Shabbat is celebrated from sunset on Friday to sunset on Saturday. The celebration is supposed to be joyful, involving festive food, and spending time with family.
- 14What is "rite of passage"? name a few of these rites in Judaism.The rites of passage mark important transitional points in the life of a person. In Judaism. male circumcision, Bar Mitzvah (for males), and Bat Mitzvah (for females) are examples of the rites of passage.
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- Final World Religion Flashcards on Judaism, created by Tracy Bui on 05/06/2015.
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