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Ethical Teachings - Judaism - Coggle Diagram
Ethical Teachings - Judaism
TaNaK
term for ethics is
uir'at Elohim
meaning 'fear of God
'fear' understood as 'respect' in this instance
613
mitzvot
(commandments) are found in the TaNaK, they can act as ethical guidelines for all Jews
Mitzvot
central commandment is to "love one's neighbour as oneself" (Leviticus 19:18)
intended to deter the Israelites from acting towards others with vengence and malice
means commandments
there are 613
mitzvot
they provide ethical guidelines for all Jews and are the foundations of their values and morals
Torah
utilises a number of tools to motivate ethical behaviour
in books of
Nev'im
(Prophets), prophets play an important role in declaring G-d's demand for a just and compasionate society
they remind people that ethics takes precedence over ritual
in the
Ketuvim
(Writings), special ethical demands are highlighted related to Israel's treatment of the 'other'
'other' is slaves, foreigners and strangers
two main passages in Torah relating to ethics
these are Genesis 1:27 and Leeviticus 19:2
they mean if people are made in image of G-d, they should behave in manner of the Holy One, to honor and give thanks to G-d
these ideas are elaborated on in the 613
mitzov
(commandments)
a
mitzvah
is an act having religious ignificance
these are commanded to humanity by G-d through the Torah