The Patriarchs
The Prince of Egypt
The Jewish Scriptures
Judaism 101
Definitions
100
The 3 Hebrew Patriarchs
Who are Abraham, Isaac and Jacob?
100
One of Jacob's sons, his ability to interpret Pharaoh's dreams allowed him to save his family from famine.
Who is Joseph?
100
The __________ or Pentateuch contains the first five books of law and instructions.
What is the Torah?
100
This is central to Judaism.
What is relationship and group identity?
100
Results in separation from God and others.
What is sin?
200
Abraham fathered her son, Ishmael.
Who is Hagar?
200
The story of Moses and the liberation of the Hebrew people is told in this book of the Torah.
What is Exodus?
200
These books are know as the ___________ books, in Hebrew, Nevi'im or "one who speaks for God"
What are the Prophetic books?
200
These two religions are rooted in Judaism.
What is Christianity and Islam?
200
An example of a "ritual" celebrated in the Jewish tradition.
What is Passover?
300
In the covenant established between Yahweh and Abraham, Yahweh promised that life for Abraham's descendants would be without suffering. (true or false?)
What is false?
300
He was born a Hebrew baby, was placed in the Nile River by his mother and found by the Pharaoh's wife.
Who is Moses?
300
The Ketuvim or __________ contain poetry, historical accounts and other stories.
What are the Writings?
300
An agreement between G-d and G-d's people.
What is a covenant?
300
Moses' wife.
Who is Zipporah?
400
Jacob and Esau are the twin sons of this man.
Who is Isaac?
400
The 10th Plague, is today remembered in this Jewish ritual.
What is Passover?
400
The Hebrew word used to describe the Jewish Scriptures.
What is the TANAKH?
400
With whom did God renew the covenant in Egypt?
Who is Moses?
400
Yahweh means this.
What is "I am who I am?"
500
The matriarchs of Jewish history include these two women.
Who are Sarah and Rebekah?
500
The approximate date of Moses and the Exodus story.
What is 1250 BCE?
500
Name 3 ways that God reveals himself in Scripture.
What are visions, dreams and nature?
500
The G-d of the Israelites is impersonal and uncaring. (true or false)
What is false?
500
****DAILY DOUBLE*** WORTH 1000 Points! Emphasizes the responsibility we have to treat all with dignity, provides people with an ethical standard and makes evident the relationship with G-d and the community.
What is the purpose of the law or Torah?
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