History of Judaism
The "father" of the Hebrew people. This leader led the Israelites from Mesopotamia to Canaan, the promised land, after making a covenant with god.
Who is Abraham?
Name one of the three major differences between Judaism and other early religions.
Monotheistic (not polytheistic)
God is everywhere (not found in objects in nature)
God is invisible (doesn't take animal or human form)
Basis for Jewish laws.
What is The Ten Commandments?
Much of what is known about the early history of the Jewish people comes from the ________________, the first five books of the Jewish Bible.
What is the Torah?
Where Hebrews go to pray.
What is the Synagogue?
The event of Hebrews fleeing out of Egypt.
What is "The Exodus"?
They are considered teachers who help interpret God's laws.
What are rabbis?
This time is considered the Sabbath for those of the Jewish faith
sundown Friday until sundown Saturday
Two other major world religions based on the foundation of Judaism.
What are Christianity and Islam?
Location of first and second Jewish temple.
What is Jerusalem?
A religious leader regarded as someone who speaks for god is known as this.
What is a "prophet"?
As part of their covenant, the Hebrews believe they have to serve who and obey whose laws?
Who is God?
What was Abraham asked to do to show his faith to god?
What is kill his son
This is considered part of the legacy of Judaism and a source of world literature.
What is the Bible?
Name one of the first three kings of Israel.
Saul, David, and Solomon
The scattering of a people that have a common belief or religion is known as ________________
What is "diaspora"?
preparing food according to the rules in the Torah.
Kosher
What are the 3 different sects (types) of Judaism
What are Reform, Conservative and Orthadox