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RE:Judaism
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- 1what are Jewish Key Beliefs about the nature of GodGod as one
God as creator
God as Law-Giver and Judge, loving and merciful - 2What are Jewish beliefs on the divine presence (shekinah)>shekinah means presence of God
>it is the visible manifestation of the divine presence
>some Jews see it as the feminine aspect of God
>pictured as a bird or a dove - 3What are Jewish beliefs about life after deaththey believe in an afterlife where there will be peace and no suffering there will be a resurrection and the saved will be with God.
- 4what are Jewish beliefs on the messianic agethe Jews believe in a messianic age that will bring about a resurrection of the dead and Day of Judgement
- 5what are Jewish Beliefs on judgementGod is a God of reward and retribution.
God writes each action and its judgement in the book of life and it is sealed on Yom Kippur - 6what are Jewish beliefs about the Messiaha great political leader
descended from King David
well versed in Jewish law
observant of its commandments
a charismatic leader
great military leader
great righteous judge
A HUMAN BEING - 7what is the role of the Messiahhe will bring about the political and spiritual redemption of the Jewish people
he will bring Jews back to Israel and restore Jerusalem
he will establish a government in Israel that will be a centre of world government
he will rebuild the Temple and reestablish its worship - 8five facts on the messianic agealso known as Olam Ha Ba
will be characterised by the peaceful coexistence of all people
(Isaiah 2:4)
Hatred, intolerance and war will cease to exist.
all jews will return from their exile among the nations to Israel (Isaiah 11:11-12)
the whole world will recognize God as the only true God and Judaism as the only true religion - 9what are different views on the MessiahOthordox views are that he will be from the line of David and gather Jews back into Israel...
Reform Jews do not accept that there will be a messiah, some believe in a messianic age where all Jews are obligated to work towards peace
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- Flashcards on RE:Judaism, created by Victorious Eluwade on 26/07/2017.
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