Religious Studies /GCSE Religious Studies - Y10 Judaism Part 3
GCSE Religious Studies - Y10 Judaism Part 3
This flashcard deck covers key concepts and beliefs in Judaism, including the Messiah, covenants, commandments, and Jewish rituals.
Jews believe that the Messiah will: (3)
1) Save Jews from evil. 2) Enemies of Jews will be defeated and peace will come. 3) Be a descendant of the great king David but even more powerful.
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Jews believe that the Messiah will: (3)
1) Save Jews from evil. 2) Enemies of Jews will be defeated and peace will come. 3) Be a descendant of the great king David but even more powerful.
Give 2 quotes about the Messiah from the Torah:
"The Messiah would be greater than David" "The Messiah will come"
What was a Covenant?
A serious/strong promise.
What did God promise Abraham?
God promised to make Abraham the father of great people and have many descendents if he obeyed him.
What did Abraham have to do for God in the covenant?
He had to abandon his way of life and leave his country and in return God made Abraham's wife be able to have a son even though she was too old.
God caused Abraham's wife to have a child. What does this show? (2)
That he is in control of even the processes of nature. And that God kept his promises.
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| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
Jews believe that the Messiah will: (3) | 1) Save Jews from evil. 2) Enemies of Jews will be defeated and peace will come. 3) Be a descendant of the great king David but even more powerful. |
Give 2 quotes about the Messiah from the Torah: | "The Messiah would be greater than David" "The Messiah will come" |
What was a Covenant? | A serious/strong promise. |
What did God promise Abraham? | God promised to make Abraham the father of great people and have many descendents if he obeyed him. |
What did Abraham have to do for God in the covenant? | He had to abandon his way of life and leave his country and in return God made Abraham's wife be able to have a son even though she was too old. |
God caused Abraham's wife to have a child. What does this show? (2) | That he is in control of even the processes of nature. And that God kept his promises. |
Later, Abraham was ordered by God to kill his son. What happened? | He obeyed but God stopped him. |
What happened in the covenant between God and Moses? | God gave Moses the 10 Commandments at Mount Sinai and expected all Jews to follow them and in return, he would free them from slavery. |
What did God say about people who weren't circumcised? | Exodus 3 "Any uncircumcised male who is not circumcised in the flesh of his foreskin shall be cut off from his people; he has broken my covenant." |
Why is human life so holy? (3) | 1) People are made in the image of God. 2) God gave life so only he can take it away. 3) Life is holy. |
How does the Sanctity of Life affect Jewish beliefs about ending life? | It helps them to see if an action is acceptable to God. This means that protecting life is a duty in Judaism. |
What is the most important commandment? | To "treat human life as sacred". A person could break all of the rules of the Torah to save a life. |
Meanings of Mitzvot: (2) | 1) Keeping the duties given by God to Moses. 2) Doing good deeds. |
Why is keeping the Mitzvots so important? (2) | 1) Given to the Jewish people by God. 2) The Mitzvot helps Jews have a good relationship with God. |
What do Jews believe about good and evil in a person? | They are born with a balance and the balance changes as deeds are done in life. |
What do Orthodox Jews believe about following the Mitzvot? | All of them are important and all must be obeyed because the Torah is the word of God. |
What do Reform Jews believe about following Mitzvots? | The ritual side of Judaism can be outdated so we can set them aside to focus on more relevant rules because they are a good guide to living but you can't keep them all. |
What do Jews believe about death? | It is part of God's plan. |
Give 3 Jewish mourning rituals: | 1) Parents died = mourn for 1 year. 2) After hearing about a death, rip clothes to show there is a hole in their life. 3) 7 day intense mourning period for the immediate family and they stay at home for this time. |
Do Jews believe in life after death? Why? | Yes, they believe in heaven and hell. Because other teachings suggest that there will be a future judgment when some will be rewarded and others punished. |
What is a Synagogue? | Hebrew word meaning "House of Assembly." It is not just somewhere to pray but it is somewhere to study and a place to meet people. |
When is the busiest day in the Synagogue? Why? | The Sabbath. Because there are services on the days of rest. |
Give 3 points about the Synagogue: | 1) It is a place to worship, pray and learn. 2) In a traditional Synagogue, men and women sit separately. 3) The ark is the most important part as it is where the Torah scrolls are kept. |
What is 'Bimah'? | The central platform in the Synagogue. |
What is a Tallit? Who is it worn by? | Traditionally worn by men; it is a prayer shawl with fringes. |