The Boy Jesus in the Temple

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What age were Jewish boys considered adults?

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13 years old when they had their Bar mitzvah.

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What is the Bar-mitzvah?

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A ceremony for Jewish boys on the day closest to their thirteenth birthday, meaning 'Son of the commandment'.

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What is the Torah?

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The Jewish Holy Book containing the first five books of the Law of Moses: Genesis, Exodus, Leviticus, Numbers, and Deuteronomy.

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How many laws does the Torah contain?

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613 Laws for Jewish life.

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What did Jesus do during his visit to Jerusalem at the age of twelve?

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He was in his Father’s house, talking with the scribes and showing his knowledge of the scriptures.

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What is Passover (Pesach)?

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A festival celebrating the freedom of the Jews from Egyptian slavery.

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What does the word 'Passover' refer to?

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The tenth plague in Egypt where the death angel passed over the Israelites' homes marked with lamb's blood.

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What are the three groups of Jewish Religious Leaders?

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The Sadducees, The Pharisees, and the Scribes.

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What was the role of the Sadducees?

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They were the Chief Priests, followed the Law literally, and were interested in wealth and political power.

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What did the Pharisees believe?

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They were strict observers of the Jewish Law, believed in angels, spirits, and the after-life.