Jewish Theology and Beliefs Quiz
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What is the definition of a monotheistic religion?

A religion that believes in one G-d

What is the Shema?

A Jewish prayer that declares belief in one G-d

The Torah contains the 613 rules of Judaism.

True

What is the most important factor to Jewish people who are considered Orthodox?

<p>They emphasize the importance of following the laws of the Torah as it was given by G-d</p> Signup and view all the answers

God (G-d) is considered to be omnipotent meaning all-powerful.

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

God (G-d) is considered to be omniscient meaning all-knowing.

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

God (G-d) being omnipresent, is the concept that is present in everything, in all places, at all times.

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the Shekinah?

<p>The divine presence of G-d</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are the mitzvot?

<p>The 613 rules that were given to the Jews</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the Resurrection?

<p>The belief that after the messiah arrives, the righteous dead will be brought back to life</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is Sheol?

<p>A place of purification for souls</p> Signup and view all the answers

The Messiah, is the anointed one, a future leader of the Jewish people, and is expected to bring about a time of peace.

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the Messianic age?

<p>The time after the arrival of the messiah when there will be world peace and people will be closer to G-d</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the Promised Land?

<p>The land of Canaan/Israel that G-d promised to Abraham and his descendants</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a covenant?

<p>A binding agreement between G-d and the Jewish people</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is justice in Judaism?

<p>Bringing about what is right and fair, according to law, or making up for a wrong that has been committed</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is Tikun Olam?

<p>Healing the world; being involved in G-d's work to sustain the world either through acts of social justice or preserving the environment</p> Signup and view all the answers

Sanctity of life means that all human life is holy, as it was created by G-d and should not be mistreated.

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the Talmud?

<p>The oral Torah; explanation of each of the laws of the written Torah</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is Pikuach Nefesh?

<p>The obligation to save human life even if other Jewish laws need to be broken</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is Free will?

<p>The G-d given ability to humans to make moral choices</p> Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Monotheism

  • Belief in one God.

Shema

  • Jewish prayer declaring belief in one God.

Torah

  • Five books of Moses (Hebrew Bible).
  • First section of the Tanach.
  • Contains 613 rules.

Orthodox Jews

  • Emphasize importance of following Torah laws.

Omnipotent

  • All powerful God.

Omniscient

  • All knowing God.

Omnipresent

  • God is everywhere at all times.

Shekinah

  • Divine presence of God.

Mitzvot

  • 613 rules given to the Jews.

Ten Commandments

  • Ten rules summarizing Torah main rules.
  • Engraved by God on stone tablets.

Resurrection

  • Belief that righteous dead will return to life after the Messiah arrives.

Sheol

  • Place of purification for souls.

Messiah

  • Future Jewish leader bringing peace.
  • Arrival marks Messianic Age of peace.

Messianic Age

  • Time after Messiah's arrival.
  • World peace and closeness to God.

Promised Land

  • Canaan/Israel.
  • Promised to Abraham and his descendants.

Covenant

  • Binding agreement between God and the Jewish people.

Circumcision

  • Removal of foreskin (Brit Mila).

Justice

  • Doing what is right and fair according to God's law.
  • Making amends for wrongs.

Tikun Olam

  • Healing/fixing the world.
  • Social justice or environmental protection.

Sanctity of Life

  • Belief that all human life is sacred (created by God).
  • Shouldn't be mistreated.

Talmud

  • Oral Torah.
  • Explanation of written Torah laws.

Pikuach Nefesh

  • Obligation to save human life, even if other Jewish laws need to be broken.

Free Will

  • God-given ability for humans to make moral choices.

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Test your knowledge on key concepts of Jewish theology including monotheism, the Shema, and the Torah. Explore essential beliefs such as the nature of God, the significance of the Mitzvot, and the implications of the Messiah's arrival. This quiz covers foundational aspects of Jewish faith and practice.

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