Sacred Texts (Junior Cert Religious Education): Flashcards

Holy writings with great significance for religious communities

Complete collection of Jewish scriptures (Hebrew Bible)

24 books

Torah (Teaching), Nevi'im (Prophets), Ketuvim (Writings)

Most sacred section; most important text in Judaism

Five books (also called Pentateuch)

Two creation accounts, story of Adam & Eve

Moses led Israelites out of slavery in Egypt

Moses receiving Ten Commandments on Mount Sinai

Moses' final speeches to Israelites

Someone who communicates God's will to people

Oral tradition then written form

Late 2nd century CE

Text by rabbis (2nd-5th centuries BCE)

Explain Torah & show how laws apply to everyday situations