Moses & Exodus

Front

The Hebrew word that is used instead of saying God’s name which is too holy to say aloud.

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Adonai

Front

The stories in Exodus of the complaints of the Israelites in the desert against Moses and against God

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Murmurings

Front

The participation of man in God’s eternal law that reveals what he intends us to do and avoid according to his wise and loving plan

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Natural Law

Front

The Hebrew word that Moses’ name comes from. Means “to draw out”.

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Masha

Front

Laws that view punishment as a deterrent to criminal activity.

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Punitive Justice

Front

What term describes the massive redistribution of land to original tribal families after it was leased, lost to debt, or bought by unscrupulous landlords?

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Jubilee Year

Front

Event that Jews celebrate today commemorates the saving actions of God in the Exodus and gives thanks for them.

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Passover

Front

Laws that are concerned primarily with restoring communities after an offense has occurred.

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Restorative Justice

Front

A mistaken reading of the name of God.

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Jehovah

Front

What is a reasonable estimate of the number of people who left Egypt with Moses and wandered in the wilderness on the way to the Promised Land?

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6,000