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Judaism (Covenant Between God and the Jewish People) - Coggle Diagram
Judaism (Covenant Between God and the Jewish People)
Covenant = central agreement between God and the Jewish people that shapes their beliefs and laws
Covenant & Key Figures
Abraham (Abram) – first covenant; promised land and descendants
Sarah, Hagar, Ishmael, Isaac – family line through which the covenant continues
Moses – leads Exodus and receives God's law (connects covenant to commandments)
Messiah – future leader expected to bring peace
Stories & Origins
Adam and Eve – first humans in the Garden of Eden
Tree of Knowledge of Good and Evil → leads to expulsion and human struggle
Noah – flood sent to punish evil; covenant shown through rainbow
Exodus – Israelites freed from slavery in Egypt → shows God's power and protection
Law, Beliefs & Traditions
Torah – sacred text where laws are found
Ten Commandments – basic moral laws from God
613 Commandments (mitzvot) – detailed laws guiding daily life
Maimonides' 13 Principles – core beliefs of Judaism
Early Prophetic Tradition – focus on justice and obeying God
Apocalyptic Prophetic Tradition – focus on future hope and divine judgment
Job – example of faith and suffering; remains loyal to God even during hardship
History & Branches
Temple Destruction – major turning point in Jewish history
Diaspora – scattering of Jewish people across the world
Orthodox – strict observance of laws
Conservative – balance of tradition and modern life
Reform – flexible interpretation, focus on ethics
Temple in Jerusalem – central place of worship