Religion quiz 4
-The solemn promise between god and the chosen people; initially with abraham, and thereafter with his descendants, the Jews; A pledge of faithfulness.
-God forges a relationship with humanity, promising the holy land, descendants, and a perpetual being.
Covenant
The patriarchs:
-Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob (Israel), and the 12 tribes/sons.
-"I am who I am" (the name of God revealed to Moses)
Yahweh
-The great prophet and liberator of the hebrews.
Moses
Son of Jacob; assistant to the pharoh.
Joseph
-The place where Moses encountered God and recieved the ten commandments.
Mount Sinai
-The special meal shared at passover (roasted lamb, bitter herbs, unleavened bread.)
Seder
-The flight of the Israelites from slavery in Egypt to freedom in the promised land.
Exodus
-The moral and religious responsibilities of the Israelites in keeping the covenant.
Torah / Law
-The belief in one God.
Monotheism
-The belief in many Gods.
Polytheism
-The promised land entrused to the people of the covenant.
Canaan
Abrahamic Religions:
Judaism, Christianity, Islam.
The Matriarchs:
-Sarah, Rebekah, Rachel.
-God provides Israel with the law, which gives life by ordering human life towards the love of God and neighbours.
Commandments
-The feast which commemorates the Exodus.
Passover