Origins of Authority (Leaving Cert Religious Education): Flashcards
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Ultimate source of authority in Judaism
Ultimate source of authority in Judaism
Hashem (God)
Literal meaning of 'Torah'
Literal meaning of 'Torah'
'The law'
Torah's position in Jewish authority
Torah's position in Jewish authority
Most significant written authority after Hashem
What Torah contains
What Torah contains
Commandments Hashem gave to Moses
Examples of additional scriptures in Judaism
Examples of additional scriptures in Judaism
Prophetic writings and Psalms
What is the Talmud?
What is the Talmud?
Commentary on how to practise Jewish faith
When was Second Temple destroyed?
When was Second Temple destroyed?
70 CE by Romans
Why did Talmud emerge?
Why did Talmud emerge?
After Temple destruction, to guide practice without Temple
Rabbis' role in Jewish community
Rabbis' role in Jewish community
Contemporary religious leaders who interpret teachings
Source of rabbis' authority
Source of rabbis' authority
Deep study of Jewish texts
First level in Jewish authority hierarchy
First level in Jewish authority hierarchy
Hashem (ultimate divine authority)
5 levels of Jewish authority (top to bottom)
5 levels of Jewish authority (top to bottom)
Hashem, Torah, Other scriptures, Talmud, Rabbis