The Fascinating World of Judaism
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What is Judaism?

  • An atheistic philosophy
  • A polytheistic religion
  • A monotheistic religion (correct)
  • A non-religious cultural tradition
  • When did modern Judaism evolve from Yahwism?

  • During the Middle Ages
  • By the late 6th century BCE (correct)
  • In the 20th century
  • During the Bronze Age
  • What is the Hebrew word 'torah' commonly translated as?

  • Temple
  • Law (correct)
  • Faith
  • Prophet
  • What is the Tanakh known as to secular scholars of religion?

    <p>The Hebrew Bible</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which religious traditions were influenced by Judaism?

    <p>Christianity and Islam</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What role did Judaism play in the formation of Western civilization?

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

    Which religious movement within Judaism maintains that the Torah and halakha are divine in origin and should be strictly followed?

    <p>Orthodox Judaism</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which Jewish religious movement generally promotes a law over culture interpretation of Judaism's requirements?

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

    According to the Hebrew Bible, who is hailed as the first Hebrew and the father of the Jewish people?

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

    Who led the Exodus from Egypt according to the Hebrew Bible?

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

    Which books, together with Nevi'im and Ketuvim, are known as Torah Shebikhtav?

    <p>Genesis, Exodus, Leviticus, Numbers, and Deuteronomy</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which term was first used to describe the movement of Jewish converts to Christianity in the late 19th century?

    <p>Hebrew Christian</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is one of the defining distinctions between Judaism and Christianity according to Jews?

    <p>Belief in Jesus as a messianic figure and as divine</p> Signup and view all the answers

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