Judaism PDF

JUDAISM – The oldest monotheistic religion in the world. – 14 million Jews worldwide – Most of them live in the United States and Israel – A person considered Jewish if his/her mother is Jewish – They believe thereʼs only one God who has established a covenant or a special agreement wit...

JUDAISM – The oldest monotheistic religion in the world. – 14 million Jews worldwide – Most of them live in the United States and Israel – A person considered Jewish if his/her mother is Jewish – They believe thereʼs only one God who has established a covenant or a special agreement with them. – Their God communicates to believers through prophets and rewards good deeds while also punishing evil. – Most Jews (except for Messianic Jews and a few other groups) belive that their Messiah hasnʼt come—but will one day. Sacred Text: – The Hebrew Bible also know as the Tanakh – Anthology of 24 books (Poems, songs, legal, prose, vivid narratives full of drama, and supernatural events) 3 Divisions of Hebrew Bible – Torah (Law) – Neviʼim (Prophets) – Ketuvim (Writings) Torah (Law) – Focuses on Jewish law, ethics, and identity. Social life of the Israelite community. Genesis - Creation of the World Godʼs promises to Abraham – Land of Canaan – Descendants (Isaac) – Blessing for all nations Exodus - Covenant (God to People) – Moses – God saves Israelites (Red Sea) – The Ten Commandments Leviticus - Rituals and Offerings – Moses – Offerings - Burnt, Grains, Peace, and Sin – Rituals - Law of Purity – Burnt Offering (Olah) - The atonement for sin and expression of devotion. The animal burned on the alter, it symbolizes the surrender to God. – Grain Offering (Minchah) - Shows thanksgiving and devotion to God.  Made from fine flour, oil, and incense was part in burning on the alter, and the rest was given to the priests. Numbers - Wondering for 40 years – Moses – Rebellion of Israelites – God disciplines them – The rebellion of Korah (14,700 Israelites was killed) – The complaints about Manna (Grew tired of eating manna) Deuteronomy - Speeches – Moses – Recap of their journey – Restatement of the Law – Blessing or Curse – Death and succession – Mosesʼ Succession - Joshua (appointed buy God) – Mosesʼ Death - Mount Nebo was place where his final days. Messiah - The son of God Prophets - Messenger of God Abraham - Founder of Judaism & Father of all nations