5-2: The Beliefs of Judaism. Standards H-SS 6.3.2: Identify the sources of the ethical teachings and...
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5-2: The Beliefs of Judaism. Standards H-SS 6.3.2: Identify the sources of the ethical teachings and central beliefs of Judaism: belief in God, observance
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.
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Judaism Language 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.
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Judaism People of the Book (Input) The Jewish people base their
way of life on the Scriptures These sacred writings reveal Gods
will as explained by the prophets This unites Jews all over the
world
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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 Hebrews
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.
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Judaism The Hebrew Bible (Input) The Prophets People who were
preachers, poets, and reformers. Reminded people to obey Gods 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.
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Judaism Laws and the Talmud (Input) Jews want to respect Gods
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.
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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 Gods commands.
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Judaism (Input) Israelites responsibilities : Serve God Treat
one another fairly Protect the land that God gave them According to
the Torah Gods 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.
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Judaism Knowing right and wrong was important in Judaism. Their
religious writing also described the principles of behavior toward
God, ones 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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Guided Practice and Independent 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)