REL 2300 Final Exam Review Questions
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The biblical book that describes the origins of the human race is -
✔✔Genesis
Judaism was founded by __________ - ✔✔Moses
The Bible says that God spoke to Moses - ✔✔on Mount Sinai
Which Jewish festival recalls the event related in the Book of Exodus about
liberation of the Hebrews from oppression in Egypt? - ✔✔Passover
(Pesach)
The _________ states: "Hear, Israel: The L-rd is our G-d, The L-rd is one."
- ✔✔Shema
The ____________ is usually attended by men. The child is placed on the
lap of a male friend or relative who has the honor of being the Sandek. He
has the responsibility of holding the child still whilst the circumcision is
performed by a Mohel. - ✔✔Brit Milah
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_______________ Judaism emphasizes a balance between change and
tradition. They often take middle of the road approach. -
✔✔Conservative
According to Richard Schwartz, in order to be considered pious, a person
must protest against injustice. Even ________ is challenged to apply this
standard in judging people... - ✔✔God
Baby boys are also given _____________ at their circumcisions -
✔✔their names
In Judaism the decision-making body had historically been the
____________, the Jewish parliament of 71 rabbis. - ✔✔Sanhedrin
The Jewish Day of Atonement, the most sacred day of the Jewish year, is -
✔✔Yom Kippur
The name "Eve" means - ✔✔life.
The Jewish view of God can be expressed as - ✔✔a mono personal
monotheism
Which division of modern Judaism stresses strict beliefs and careful
keeping of dietary laws? - ✔✔Orthodox
Another name for the Torah is - ✔✔Pentateuch.