Israelites Vocabulary

Front

What does the term 'covenant' mean?

Back

An agreement or promise, especially in a religious context.

Tags

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.L.3.4D

CCSS.L.9-10.4C

Front

What is the meaning of 'diaspora'?

Back

The scattering of Jewish communities outside their homeland.

Tags

CCSS.L.6.1E

CCSS.L.5.4B

Front

What is a 'synagogue'?

Back

A Jewish house of worship.

Front

What does 'monotheism' refer to?

Back

The belief in one God.

Tags

CCSS.RF.5.3A

CCSS.RF.4.3A

CCSS.RF.3.3B

CCSS.RF.3.3A

CCSS.L.3.4B

Front

Who is a 'rabbi'?

Back

A Jewish leader and teacher of the Torah.

Front

What is the significance of the term 'exile'?

Back

The state of being barred from one's native country.

Tags

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.L.3.4D

CCSS.L.9-10.4C

Front

Define 'Torah'.

Back

The central reference of the religious Judaic tradition, consisting of the first five books of the Hebrew Bible.

Front

What does 'prophet' mean in a Jewish context?

Back

A person regarded as an inspired teacher or proclaimer of the will of God.

Front

What is 'polytheism'?

Back

The belief in or worship of multiple gods.

Tags

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.L.9-10.4C

CCSS.L.3.4D

Front

What does 'gentile' mean?

Back

A person who is not Jewish.

Tags

CCSS.L.6.1E

CCSS.L.5.4B