Books of Law
How many are there?
5
How many different creation stories are there?
2
Why did God want to "start over"?
God decided the people were wicked
Father of Judaism, Christianity, and ____
Islam
The 2nd son, Jacob fought for the birthright with his twin brother, _____
Esau
What language was it written in?
Hebrew
In the first story, how many days did it take God to create the world?
6 days
Which group of humans traveled with Noah in the ark?
Wife's name
Sarah
After running for his life, Jacob wrestled with
an angel or God
About how long ago was it written?
3500 years
What happened on the 7th day?
God rested
How many days and nights did it rain?
40
no kids for a long time
Jacob showed favoritism to his son, ______
Joseph
Who is often given the credit for writing it?
Moses
What did God "see" after each day in the first creation story?
that it was good
What was one thing that Noah did when he got off the ark?
Built an altar, say thank you to God, became a farmer, drank too much wine
God had promised them as many descendants as
there are STARS in the sky
Joseph's gift from God that got him noticed
interpreting dreams
What world religion considers this section the most sacred?
Judaism
Reason Adam and Eve were told to leave the garden
They ate the forbidden fruit (an apple)
Ham, Shem, Japeth
Name of son who inherited the birthright
Isaac
Because of Joseph leadership, the whole family ended up in this country
Egypt