SOR1 - Judaism - Origins

Flashcards covering key concepts related to Abraham, the Covenant, the Exodus, and modern branches of Judaism.

Abraham

A central figure in Judaism known as the father of many nations, significant for his covenant with God.

Covenant

A divine commitment established between God and Abraham, foundational for Jewish identity.

Isaac

The son of Abraham and Sarah, recognised as the child of the covenant.

Circumcision

The physical sign of the covenant between God and Abraham's descendants, also known as Brit Milah.

Ten Commandments

A set of laws received by Moses at Sinai, serving as the cornerstone of the Sinai law or Torah.

613 mitzvot

The total number of commandments in the Torah that observant Jews are required to follow.

Conservative Judaism

A branch that maintains binding halachah but allows for adaptability to modern contexts.

Orthodox Judaism

A traditional branch that holds the Written and Oral Torah as divine and unchanging.

Progressive Judaism

A branch that emerged in the 19th century, promoting liberal interpretations of Jewish law and social justice.

Brit Milah

The Jewish rite of circumcision performed on a male infant as a covenantal sign.