6.21 Flash Cards

Yahweh

• The Jewish name for God.

• A type of ancient Hebrew writing.

• A festival celebrated in Judaism.

• A historical figure in Jewish history.

The Ten Commandments

• 10 commandments given by God to Moses for the Hebrews, basis for Jewish law, given to Moses on Mt. Sinai.

• A set of 5 laws given to the Israelites during their time in Egypt.

• A collection of moral teachings from various ancient civilizations.

• The rules established by King Solomon for governing Israel.

Mt. Sinai

• The place where Moses received the Ten Commandments from God.

• A mountain known for its scenic views.

• The location of the first Olympic Games.

• A site famous for ancient ruins.

Jewish Law

• Based on the Ten Commandments given to Moses.

• Derived from the teachings of the Talmud.

• Established by the Babylonian Exile.

• Influenced by Greek philosophy.

Moses

• Led the Hebrews out of Egyptian slavery and received the 10 Commandments from God.

• Was a king of Egypt who enslaved the Hebrews.

• Wrote the Book of Genesis and established the Jewish calendar.

• Built the Great Pyramid of Giza.

Torah

• The first five books of the Hebrew Bible: Genesis, Exodus, Leviticus, Numbers, Deuteronomy.

• A collection of Jewish laws and traditions.

• The historical accounts of the Jewish people.

• A book of prayers and hymns.

Abraham

• Father of the Hebrews, considered to be the founder of Judaism, made a covenant with God to worship only one God, settled in Canaan (Promised Land).

• A prominent figure in Christianity known for his teachings and miracles.

• An ancient king of Egypt known for building pyramids.

• A philosopher from ancient Greece who wrote extensively on ethics and politics.

Monotheism

• Belief in many gods

• Belief in only one god, the Jewish name for God is Yahweh.

• Belief in no gods

• Belief in a god that is not defined

Covenant with God

• An agreement made by Abraham to worship only one God.

• A promise made by Moses to lead the Israelites out of Egypt.

• A contract between God and Noah to never flood the earth again.

• An oath taken by David to build a temple for God.

Image of God

• The belief that each person is created in the image of God, giving them inherent worth.

• A concept that suggests God has a physical form.

• The idea that only certain individuals are created in God's image.

• A philosophical theory about the nature of divinity.