Origins of Judaism Flashcard

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Who is considered the father of the Jewish people and made a covenant with God?

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Abraham

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What event led to the liberation of the Israelites from slavery in Egypt?

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The ten plagues

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How many commandments were given to Moses on Mount Sinai?

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Ten

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What is the name of the sacred text in Judaism that contains the laws and teachings of the religion?

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Torah

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What is the Hebrew name for the first five books of the Bible?

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Torah

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According to the Jewish tradition, where did Abraham originally come from?

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Ur of the Chaldeans

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What is the name of the mountain where Moses received the Ten Commandments?

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Mount Sinai

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What is the significance of the covenant between God and Abraham?

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It signifies the promise of land, descendants, and blessings to Abraham and his descendants.

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What is the significance of the Ten Commandments in Judaism?

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They are a set of moral and religious laws given by God to the Israelites through Moses.

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What is the significance of the story of Moses and the burning bush in Judaism?

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It is the moment when God reveals himself to Moses and calls him to lead the Israelites out of slavery in Egypt.