RLG100Y1 : Key Terms Judiaism.docx
Document Summary
Pentateuch: the first five books of the hebrew bible, the five books of moses were genesis, Makes up the first section of the bible. It can mean literally the first five books in hebrew bible (pentateuch) which include genesis, exodus, leviticus, numbers, and deuteronomy. It can also refer to the hebrew bible in its entirety. It is also a reference to god"s law or the ten commands. The master theme of the torah is the expressions of divine love for israel and of israel"s inability to accept and respond to that love. It describes god"s ongoing engagement with people, moments of success and failure (obedience/ disobedience) Devout jews believed moses received the revelation. Compiled and written down with historical certainty by 200 bce. Traditionally the torah is written on a scroll that is then wound around two wooden poles, and this type of torah is called a sefer torah. Exile is a dominating and recurring theme of the abrahamic religions.
