Judaism (Leaving Cert Religious Education): Quizzes
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In Genesis 1, what name is used for God during the six-day creation account?
In Genesis 1, what name is used for God during the six-day creation account?
Elohim
What does 'creation ex nihilo' mean in Jewish creation theology?
What does 'creation ex nihilo' mean in Jewish creation theology?
Creation out of nothing
What does 'imago Dei' refer to in Jewish creation beliefs?
What does 'imago Dei' refer to in Jewish creation beliefs?
Humans made in God's image
What biblical event establishes the foundation for Sabbath observance?
What biblical event establishes the foundation for Sabbath observance?
God's rest on the 7th day
What does the repeated phrase 'God saw that it was good' in Genesis establish?
What does the repeated phrase 'God saw that it was good' in Genesis establish?
Material world's inherent goodness
What does Jewish stewardship mean regarding creation?
What does Jewish stewardship mean regarding creation?
Responsible care, not exploitation
What does the Jewish principle 'bal tashchit' prohibit?
What does the Jewish principle 'bal tashchit' prohibit?
Unnecessary waste or destruction
What are Midrash in Jewish tradition?
What are Midrash in Jewish tradition?
Rabbinic commentaries on Genesis
Which Jewish declaration connects monotheism to creation beliefs?
Which Jewish declaration connects monotheism to creation beliefs?
The Shema (Deuteronomy 6:4)
How does Orthodox Judaism traditionally read the Genesis creation accounts?
How does Orthodox Judaism traditionally read the Genesis creation accounts?
As literal divine revelation
What questions do many Jewish thinkers say religion addresses about existence?
What questions do many Jewish thinkers say religion addresses about existence?
Why questions (purpose & meaning)
What do the Hebrew terms 'tzedek' and 'chesed' mean in Jewish ethics?
What do the Hebrew terms 'tzedek' and 'chesed' mean in Jewish ethics?
Justice and compassion
What is Shemittah in Jewish tradition?
What is Shemittah in Jewish tradition?
Sabbatical year when land rests