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5-2: The Beliefs of Judaism. Standards.
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Standards • H-SS 6.3.2: Identify the sources of the ethical teachings and central beliefs of Judaism: belief in God, observance of law, practice of the concepts of righteousness and justice, and importance of study; and describe how the ideas of the Hebrew traditions are reflected in the moral and ethical traditions of Western civilization. • E-LA: Reading 6.2.4 Clarify an understanding of texts by creating outlines, logical notes, summaries, or reports.
JudaismLanguage of the Discipline Scriptures: sacred writings Prophet: a person chosen by God to bring truth to a ruler and the people. Rabbi: teacher Justice: fair treatment.
Judaism“People of the Book” (Input) • The Jewish people base their way of life on the Scriptures • These sacred writings reveal God’s will as explained by the prophets • This unites Jews all over the world
Judaism “The Hebrew Bible” (Input) • Hebrew Bible contains 3 sections • Torah (first 5 books), also known as The Law of Moses • Have and explain The Ten Commandments in detail and the Hebrew’s covenants with God until the death of Moses. • Many of the events in the Bible are older than the written record. • Many sections were passed down by word of mouth.
Judaism “The Hebrew Bible” (Input) • The Prophets • People who were preachers, poets, and reformers. • Reminded people to obey God’s laws, how they should relate to God, to other people, to the land which they lived, and to themselves. • The Writings • Includes great Hebrew literature such as Psalms and Proverbs • Psalms is a collection of songs praising God. • Proverbs contains wise sayings • Other writings tell of heroes like Esther, Job, and Daniel.
Judaism“Laws and the Talmud” (Input) • Jews want to respect God’s laws. • The Torah has the Ten Commandments as well as many laws that give directions for religious rituals. • After Moses, other teachers called rabbis discussed how laws should be interpreted in certain situations. • These writings were collected in the Talmud, a text that Jewish scholars still study and discuss.
Basic Beliefs • Monotheism- there is only one • God was invisible and everywhere • God expected everyone to follow His laws. He was strict but merciful, just , and fair. • Punished the wicked, but forgave people who showed they were sorry for doing wrong. • Some prophets predicted that the Israelites would be driven out of their land if they disobeyed God’s commands.
Judaism(Input) • Israelites’ responsibilities: • Serve God • Treat one another fairly • Protect the land that God gave them • According to the Torah God’s first covenant was with Abraham and the second with Moses on Mt. Sinai. • Israelites in turn believed they had a responsibility to serve God, to treat one another fairly, and to protect the land that God has given them.
Judaism • Knowing right and wrong was important in Judaism. • Their religious writing also described the principles of behavior toward God, one’s parents, and other people. • The prophets emphasized these moral behaviors and urged people to work for justice. • They were to all help someone in need • Many of these ideas have influenced modern thinking about human rights and being concerned for others.
Checking for Understanding • 1. What is the second section of the Hebrew Bible? • A. The Torah • B. Prophets • C. Writings • D. The Scripts • Answer B.
Checking for Understanding • 2. Which of the following statements is correct about the Jewish religious writings? • A. the Torah must be studied only by rabbis • B. the Talmud is the most important Jewish book • C. the Hebrew Bible contains the Torah, prophets, and writings. • D. All of the above • Answer C.
Checking for Understanding • 3. Which of the writings of the Jewish people repeat and explain the ethical teachings of the Torah? • A. the Talmud • B. the Prophets • C. the Writings • D. the Ten Commandments • Answer A.
Guided Practice andIndependent Practice • Guided Practice • 5.2 Worksheet RC side #1 and 2 • Independent Practice • 5.2 Worksheet RC- complete the rest of side 1 • Homework • Note-Taking Guide Practice (backside of worksheet)