Key Beliefs (Junior Cert Religious Education): Flashcards
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How many fundamental beliefs in Judaism?
How many fundamental beliefs in Judaism?
Three
Monotheism definition
Monotheism definition
Belief in one true God
Mezuzah
Mezuzah
Container w/ sacred words on Jewish doorframes
Purpose of Mezuzah
Purpose of Mezuzah
Reminder of God's presence in daily life
The Covenant
The Covenant
Sacred promise between God & Abraham
When was the Covenant made
When was the Covenant made
Approx. 4,000 years ago
Practice that observes the Covenant
Practice that observes the Covenant
Circumcision of Jewish baby boys
What circumcision represents
What circumcision represents
Physical sign of God-Jewish people relationship
Chosen people meaning
Chosen people meaning
Jews have special & unique relationship w/ God
Religious text reflecting chosen people concept
Religious text reflecting chosen people concept
Book of Psalms
Synagogue
Synagogue
Jewish place of worship, prayer, meetings & celebrations
The ark in synagogue
The ark in synagogue
Cabinet containing Torah scrolls (most sacred texts)
The bimah
The bimah
Raised platform where prayers are read aloud
Important day for synagogue gatherings
Important day for synagogue gatherings
Sabbath (weekly day of rest & worship)