Sacred Texts and Writings (HSC SSCE Studies of Religion): Quizzes
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What does the acronym 'TaNaKh' stand for?
What does the acronym 'TaNaKh' stand for?
Torah, Nevi'im, Ketuvim
How many books comprise the Tanakh?
How many books comprise the Tanakh?
24 books
What does '70 faces of Torah' represent in Jewish tradition?
What does '70 faces of Torah' represent in Jewish tradition?
At least 70 valid interpretations exist
What is the Septuagint?
What is the Septuagint?
Greek translation of Tanakh (LXX)
Which Documentary Hypothesis source uses 'YHWH' for God, written around 950 BCE?
Which Documentary Hypothesis source uses 'YHWH' for God, written around 950 BCE?
The Yahwehist source (Y)
What was the main function of prophets in Judaism?
What was the main function of prophets in Judaism?
Interpret current events via God's will
How many prophets of Israel are recorded in Jewish scripture?
How many prophets of Israel are recorded in Jewish scripture?
55 prophets, 7 of whom were women
What are the two main parts of the Talmud?
What are the two main parts of the Talmud?
Mishnah and Gemara
Which version of the Talmud is considered most authoritative?
Which version of the Talmud is considered most authoritative?
The Babylonian Talmud
Where does the Shema, declaring 'the Lord our God, the Lord is one', appear?
Where does the Shema, declaring 'the Lord our God, the Lord is one', appear?
Deuteronomy 6:4