There is one God, incorporeal and eternal, who wants all people to do what is just and merciful.
Judaism
Creation Story
Adam and Eve
Tree of Knowledge of Good and Evil
Patriarchs and Matriarchs
Abram (ham)
Sarah
Noah
Hagar
Eve
Isaac
Adam
Ishmael
Job
Covenant
made between God and the Jewish people, including the giving of the Ten Commandments.
Maimonides' 13 Principles
Jewish beliefs
Jewish Sects
Sadduccees
Essenes
Pharisees
Zealots
strict observance of Jewish law and the oral tradition
accepted only the Torah(first 5 books of the Bible) as inspired scripture, stressed responsibility over trusting Divine Providence
a Jewish mystical sect, they lived lives of ritual purity
A group advocating for the violent overthrow of Roman rule
10 Commandments
given to Moses at Mount Sinai, forming the ethical foundation of Judaism
Temple Destruction
the destruction of the Second Temple in Jerusalem by the Romans in 70 CE. Romans destroyed because of the rebellions.
Messiah
The awaited savior in the Hebrew Bible.
Early
prophets who played a crucial role in guiding the Jewish people
Apocalyptic
end-time events and the ultimate triumph of good over evil
Prophetic Traditions
three main streams of Judaism (they differ when it comes to tradition, ritual, and interpretation of the Torah)
Conservative
Reform
Orthodox
613 commandments came from the Old Testament.
Honor your mother and father.
Remember the Sabbath and keep it holy.
Do not commit murder.
Do not disrespect or misuse God's name.
Do not commit adultery.
Do not make or worship idols.
Do not steal.
Do not tell lies.
Do not be envious of others.
Do not have any other gods.
He does not have physical forms or needs.
He is eternal.
Prayer is to be directed to God only, and no other
He communicates with humans through prophets.
Moses is the primary prophet.
He exists.
Only one god.
Torah was given to Moses, by God
He observes all deeds and thoughts of humans.
There is no other Torah.
He rewards those who keep his commandments, and punishes those who violate his commandments.
Messiah will come. Wait daily, no matter how long.
The dead will be resurrected when God pleases.
Serpent
a symbol of evil power and chaos from the underworld as well as a symbol of fertility, life, healing, and rebirth
Expulsion
The practice of expelling the Jews accompanied by confiscation of their property, followed by temporary readmissions for ransom
one of the prophets of the Gentiles
strict and traditional
values ethical traditions
traditional but modernized
They play significant roles in Hebrew scripture during and following their lifetimes. They are used as a significant marker by God in revelations and promises, and continue to play important roles in the Abrahamic faiths.