REL S 101 Chapter Notes - Chapter Judaism : Ketuvim, Omnipotence, Tanakh
Document Summary
One of the oldest monotheist religions in the world. Often referred by an acronym: tanakh or also known as hebrew bible. Refer to a collection of what were individuals books that reached their final form. The first five books give us the story of creation. Nevi"im - those who spoke to the jewish people in god"s name. Consists of short stories and history that is not necessarily true. Zakhor - one of the most oft-repeated commands in this collection, to remember. Not only a book of ethics but history. God created the world in six cosmic days. Then god created a primal couple to live on earth in a state of bliss, but cannot eat from one particular tree. Some genealogical narratives that lead to the story of noah and the ark. Purpose is to explain the different races in the area. Had to leave his land and move to canaan since the idolaters treaty him harshly.
