Patriarch
Abraham
Founder
Moses
person to find the 12 tribes
Sons of Jacob and Joseph
Place and date of origin
2000 BCE around Mesopotamia City of Ur
Pastorialists
Herder
Where did early Hebrews settle
along the eastern Mediterranean
Modern Extent
Israel and United States
non-proselytizing
does not seek converts
Was the first form of ______ that STRICTLY forbade acknowledgement of gods
monotheism
What does Judaism strongly believe
that they are the "Chosen People" of God (Yahweh)
What is included in the Tankah
Torah, Nevi'im, Ketuvim
Torah
Book of Moses
Nevi'im
Book of prophets
Ketuvim
The writings
Incorporeal
a being not made of matter (like a God or YHWH)
What does the YHWH do
knows deeds and thoughts of men; will reward and punish accordingly
Who is the greatest prophet
Moses
What is the final law
Torah
What is there strong Belief
that the Messiah will come and establish a perfect kingdom on earth, YHWH will resurrect the righteous dead to partake in the new kingdom
Role of women
Women are respected have a subordinate role in the religion. Only men could be priest; no formal priestess
