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2025 OCR A Level Religious Studies
H573/05 Developments in Jewish thought
Verified Question paper with Marking Scheme Attached
Oxford Cambridge and RSA
Friday 20 June 2025 – Morning
A Level Religious Studies
H573/05 Developments in Jewish thought
Time allowed: 2 hours
You must have:
• the OCR 12-page Answer Booklet
INSTRUCTIONS
• Use black ink.
• Write your answer to each question in the Answer Booklet. The question numbers must be
clearly shown.
• Fill in the boxes on the front of the Answer Booklet.
• Answer any three questions.
INFORMATION
• The total mark for this paper is 120.
• The marks for each question are shown in brackets [ ].
• Quality of extended response will be assessed in questions marked with an asterisk (*).
• This document has 4 pages.
ADVICE
• Read each question carefully before you start your answer.
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Answer any three questions.
In all your responses, you should:
• demonstrate knowledge and understanding of religion and belief, including:
• religious thought and teaching
• influence of beliefs, teachings and practices on individuals, societies and
communities
• cause and significance of similarities and differences in belief, teaching and
practice
• approaches to the study of religion and belief.
• analyse and evaluate aspects of, and approaches to, religion and belief, including their
significance, influence and study.
1* Critically discuss how Eliezer Berkovitz responded to the challenge of reconciling the G-d of classical
theism with the events of the Holocaust. [40]
2* Critically evaluate how Zionist schools of thought have impacted upon Jewish identity. [40]
3* ‘Maimonides should be viewed as one of the most significant theologians and philosophers in Judaism
today.’ Discuss. [40]
4* Critically discuss the themes, forms and signs within the Abrahamic Covenant. [40]
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2025 OCR A Level Religious Studies
H573/05 Developments in Jewish thought
Verified Question paper with Marking Scheme Attached
Oxford Cambridge and RSA
Friday 20 June 2025 – Morning
A Level Religious Studies
H573/05 Developments in Jewish thought
Time allowed: 2 hours
You must have:
• the OCR 12-page Answer Booklet
INSTRUCTIONS
• Use black ink.
• Write your answer to each question in the Answer Booklet. The question numbers must be
clearly shown.
• Fill in the boxes on the front of the Answer Booklet.
• Answer any three questions.
INFORMATION
• The total mark for this paper is 120.
• The marks for each question are shown in brackets [ ].
• Quality of extended response will be assessed in questions marked with an asterisk (*).
• This document has 4 pages.
ADVICE
• Read each question carefully before you start your answer.
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Answer any three questions.
In all your responses, you should:
• demonstrate knowledge and understanding of religion and belief, including:
• religious thought and teaching
• influence of beliefs, teachings and practices on individuals, societies and
communities
• cause and significance of similarities and differences in belief, teaching and
practice
• approaches to the study of religion and belief.
• analyse and evaluate aspects of, and approaches to, religion and belief, including their
significance, influence and study.
1* Critically discuss how Eliezer Berkovitz responded to the challenge of reconciling the G-d of classical
theism with the events of the Holocaust. [40]
2* Critically evaluate how Zionist schools of thought have impacted upon Jewish identity. [40]
3* ‘Maimonides should be viewed as one of the most significant theologians and philosophers in Judaism
today.’ Discuss. [40]
4* Critically discuss the themes, forms and signs within the Abrahamic Covenant. [40]
END OF QUESTION PAPER
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