The Covenant and the Decalogue (Leaving Cert Religious Education): Quizzes
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With whom did Hashem establish the Covenant that extends to all descendants?
With whom did Hashem establish the Covenant that extends to all descendants?
Abraham
What type of relationship does the Covenant establish between Hashem and the Jewish people?
What type of relationship does the Covenant establish between Hashem and the Jewish people?
Reciprocal relationship
At what age are Jewish males circumcised as a sign of the Covenant?
At what age are Jewish males circumcised as a sign of the Covenant?
Eight days old
What is the alternative name for the circumcision ritual?
What is the alternative name for the circumcision ritual?
Covenant of the cutting
Who performs the circumcision ritual in Jewish tradition?
Who performs the circumcision ritual in Jewish tradition?
A specially trained Rabbi
What do the first four commandments of the Decalogue focus on?
What do the first four commandments of the Decalogue focus on?
Religious obligations
What do the last six commandments of the Decalogue address?
What do the last six commandments of the Decalogue address?
Social responsibilities
How many religious and social commandments make up the Decalogue's structure?
How many religious and social commandments make up the Decalogue's structure?
4 religious and 6 social
How many specific laws do the Levitical laws expand the Ten Commandments into?
How many specific laws do the Levitical laws expand the Ten Commandments into?
613 laws
When does the Sabbath observance period occur each week?
When does the Sabbath observance period occur each week?
Sundown Friday to sundown Saturday
What does the Fourth Commandment instruct Jews to do?
What does the Fourth Commandment instruct Jews to do?
Remember the Sabbath and keep it holy
Which monotheistic faiths were influenced by the Covenant and Decalogue principles?
Which monotheistic faiths were influenced by the Covenant and Decalogue principles?
Christianity and Islam