Comprehensive Study Guide for Judaism and the Life of Jesus

Assessment Task Framework and Preparation

  • To ensure readiness for this task, students are strongly encouraged to revise all information outlined in the study guide.

  • The assessment carries a total value of 2020 marks.

World Religions: Judaism (Term 1 Content)

  • Monotheism and the Nature of God: Exploration of the belief in a single deity and the specific attributes and characteristics attributed to God in Judaism.

  • The Covenant and Abraham: Examination of the foundational agreement (Covenant) established between God and Abraham.

  • The Patriarchs and God's ongoing promise: Detailed study of the Patriarchs and the persistence of God's promises through generations.

  • Moses and the Exodus: Analysis of the life of Moses and the historical/theological significance of the Exodus from Egypt.

  • Passover Festival: Study of the origins, rituals, and importance of the Passover Festival in Jewish tradition.

The Life and Times of Jesus (Term 2 Content)

  • Was Jesus a real person: Investigation into the historical evidence regarding the existence of Jesus as an actual person in historical texts, including references from both Christian Gospels and non-Christian sources.

  • Where did Jesus live during his lifetime: Identification and study of the geographical regions and specific locations where Jesus resided throughout his life.

  • How did people live during Jesus's time: Comprehensive look at the socio-economic conditions, daily life, cultural norms, and general lifestyle of the population during the historical period of Jesus.