Judaism

The Origins of Judaism

100

According to the Book of Genesis, God's covenant with Israel began with this patriarch.

Abraham

200

Which one of Abraham's descendants became a ruler in Egypt after being sold into slavery by his brothers?  He had a coat of many colors. 

Joseph

300

After centuries of living in Egypt the descendants of Abraham were forced into

slavery

400

The book of Exodus states that the Israelites were led out of slavery in Egypt by__________.

Moses

500

God promised Abraham would be a great nation and they would live in this place...

Canaan or present day Israel/Palestine

Foundations of Jewish Faith

100

The most basic theological statement of Judaism, which affirms exclusive faith in YHWH and monotheism. 

Shema: 

Hear O’ Israel, the Lord is our God, the Lord is One

200

God made a unilateral unbreakable pact with Abraham to be his God and the God of his descendants forever. That pact is not a contract.  It is a 

Covenant

300

Once the Hebrew children escaped slavery, they descended into chaos.  God sent this ethical system through Moses. 

The Law. or The 10 Commandments.

400

This leader within a Jewish community is the chief teacher of the faith with. 

Rabbi

500

A dominant theme throughout Hebrew scripture is that Israel falls away, but God calls them back to return.  A theological term for God's forgiveness is. 

Mercy or Grace.

Holy Days (holidays)

100

Defending the Temple and the burning of the Presence Candle, they only had enough oil for one day.  Miraculously it burned 8 days and they won the battle against the Greek army trying to convert the Jerusalem Temple with shrines to the Greek pantheon of gods.

Hanukkah 

200

This Holy Day of rest occurs on the 7th day of each week, beginning at sundown on the 6th day. 

Sabbath

300

This is the Jewish New Year

Rosh Hashanah

400

This Day of Atonement calls for fasting and making amends to God and neighbor. 

Yom Kippur

500

This annual Feast uses a seder meal to retell the story of liberation from slavery in Egypt

Passover

Biblical History

100

After the Hebrews entered and conquered Canaan, they established a 2 pronged government. The first prong was The Law of Moses.  The second prong was 

Judges

200

This beloved historic King ruled over the United Monarchy of Israel during its golden age.  

David 

300

After the Death of David's son, King Solomon, the kingdom divided into 

Northern Kingdom and Judah (Southern Kingdom) 

400

The Northern Kingdom fell to the Assyrians in 722 BCE  The survivors fled south.  The Southern Kingdom fell to the Babylonians in 587 BCE.  Thus began the 

Diaspora or Babylonian Exile

500

Some Hebrews returned from exile when Persia defeated Babylon. Persia allowed them to rebuild a "2nd Temple" in roughly 520 BCE. That Temple was eventually destroyed again by the Romans in this year. 

70AD

The Hebrew Bible

100

What are the three main categories of literature contained in the Hebrew Bible

The Torah, the Prophets, and the Writings

200

During the turbulent times of monarchy and divided monarchy, God sent messengers to speak hard truths to the King and to God's people.  They are called.

prophets

300

Which part of the Hebrew Bible includes great works of Hebrew literature such as Psalms and Proverbs?

The Writings

400

This collection of writings by Rabbis debates how best to interpret the Hebrew Scriptures

The Talmud

500

This book of songs was written to be sung in the Temple.

Psalms