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Who is considered the founder of the Jewish people?
What is Abraham's most significant characteristic in the context of Judaism?
What is the term used to describe Judaism, Christianity, and Islam?
What is the significance of Moses in the Jewish tradition?
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Who are the two strong women mentioned in the Jewish tradition?
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What was the outcome of Abraham's willingness to sacrifice his son Isaac?
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What is the significance of the Ten Commandments in the Jewish tradition?
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What was the expectation of men in ancient history regarding their families?
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What sets Ruth apart from others in ancient history?
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Who is considered the greatest hero of Jewish history?
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What was David's occupation before he became king?
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Who destroyed the first temple and moved the Jews out of Israel?
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What was the result of the Babylonians' actions on the Jews?
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Who wrote down the Oral Torah, or Mishnah, for future generations?
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What was the significance of Yohanan ben Zaccai's work?
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Study Notes
Founders of Judaism
- Judaism's roots can be traced back to prophets who explained the tenets of the religious tradition to the people.
- Abraham is considered a vital figure in Judaism, as he was the first person to be addressed by God as the founder of His people.
- Abraham was born around Ur in Mesopotamia and was willing to sacrifice his son, Isaac, to prove his faith, but God prevented him from doing so.
- Abraham is revered in Judaism, Christianity, and Islam, and the three religions are often referred to as Abrahamic religions.
- However, Moses is credited with founding Judaism as a belief system, leading the Israelites out of Egypt and introducing the system of laws, including the Ten Commandments.
Strong Women in Judaism
- Ruth and Naomi are examples of strong women who followed Jewish law and demonstrated loyalty and justice.
- Ruth was originally not a Jew but converted to the religion after marrying Naomi's son.
- Ruth's loyalty to her mother-in-law, Naomi, is famous, and she vowed not to abandon her until the death of one of them.
- Naomi, too, was loyal to her daughter-in-law and put her well-being ahead of adherence to the law on at least one occasion.
Uniter and Preserver of Judaism
- David, who began as a shepherd, demonstrated his faith in God by killing the giant Goliath and became king of Israel and Judah, uniting the two halves of the Jewish world.
- David was a good ruler but not perfect, making mistakes, yet he was wise and thought to have written the book of Psalms.
- David's Kingdom of Israel and Judah was eventually destroyed by the Babylonians, and the Jews were displaced, leading to the importance of writing down the oral teachings of Judaism, known as the Oral Torah or Mishnah.
- Yohanan ben Zaccai was instrumental in writing down the Mishnah, ensuring the survival of Jewish traditions and unity.
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Learn about the prophets and founders of Judaism, including Abraham, and how they shaped the religion's early development.
