Judaism is 1st religion based on _____ _____.
One god
Why did the pharaoh enslave the Israelites?
He distrusted them.
Who became the Israelite leader after Moses died?
(Deputy) Joshua
What does the "Writings" section of the Hebrew Bible include?
- Literature like Psalms
- Poems/songs praising God
What is in the Talmud?
Commentaries on the Hebrew Bible and Jewish law
What is the Torah?
First 5 books of Hebrew bible
What did God instruct Moses to do in Egypt?
Rescue his people by leading them out of Egypt
The Hebrew Bible is divided in how many sections?
3
What is included in the Book of Proverbs? (3)
- Advice for the youth
- Heroes (Esther, Ruth, Job)
- Chronicles = Early Jewish history
Define Ethical monotheism.
One god gives ethical rules to follow
Why did the Israelites call Canaan the promised land?
God told Abraham:
The land belongs to Abraham’s descendants
Why did the pharaoh eventually let the Israelites leave Egypt?
God punished Egypt (with terrible hardships)
Example: Death of every firstborn son
What are the three sections of the Hebrew Bible?
1) Torah
2) Prophets
3) Writing
What does the commentaries on the Bible teach?
Ethics (right and wrong)
Define righteousness.
Live ethically by God’s laws
Jacob had 12 sons. Each became 1 of the 12 tribes knowns as the _______ .
Israelites
What was the Israelites escape from slavery called?
Exodus
What are prophets?
- Messenger chosen by God (to spread truth)
- Reminded people to: obey God’s laws
What is a rabbi? What is their job?
Religious teacher
- Job: Interpret laws
Describe the Sabbath.
- Weekly day of rest
- Saturdays
- No work
What does the last chapter of Genesis describe?
- Famine in Canaan (lack of food)
- Jacob’s family moved to Egypt (plenty of grain)
What did God give Moses at Mount Sinai?
The Torah, which includes:
Foundation of Judaism
Laws (10 Commandments)
What does the Book of Joshua include? (2)
- Arrival at the Promised Land
- Creation of the Israel Kingdom
What language is the Hebrew Bible written in?
Hebrew
Describe the differences between men and women in ancient Judaism society.
Men: most power
Women: rarely owned property
But had the right to:
Buy/sell land
Choose who they marry
Take cases to court