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Sacred Texts - Judaism

Sacred Texts - Judaism. Sacred Texts. Identify the importance of the: Hebrew Bible Talmud examine extracts from the Hebrew Scriptures which demonstrate the principal beliefs of Judaism.

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Sacred Texts - Judaism

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  1. Sacred Texts - Judaism

  2. Sacred Texts • Identify the importance of the: • Hebrew Bible • Talmud • examine extracts from the Hebrew Scriptures which demonstrate the principal beliefs of Judaism

  3. Judaism has survived for almost 4000 years, including 2000 years without a homeland, without the Temple in Jerusalem, without any common geographic location, and without support from the outside. Judaism and Jews survived because of the Hebrew Bible. No matter where they lived, no matter what historical horrors or joys they experienced, the heart of their faith was carried and communicated through the way, the path and the teachings of The Hebrew Bible.

  4. Helpful to know The Torah/Hebrew Bible/Tanakh can all be used interchangeably to describe the sacred text of Judaism. But, more specifically, the Torah is actually the first five books of the Hebrew Bible, which on one hand narrate the story of creation to the death of Moses, and on the other hand it is the central text that guides the Way called Judaism.

  5. Questions Examine the structure of the Hebrew Bible using the following website - http://www.religionfacts.com/judaism/texts.htm • Record the structure of the Hebrew Bible • Explain the importance of the Hebrew Bible • What is the Talmud? • Explain the importance of the Talmud

  6. Key beliefs as outlined in the Hebrew Bible Explain the key beliefs expressed in each extract: • Deuteronomy 6:4 • Exodus 34:1-10 • Genesis 17:4-14 • Exodus 20:1-17 • Micah 5:25 • Exodus 23:14-19

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