Judaism

Students will be expected to:

1: Examine the historical development of Judaism and the role of Abraham and Moses (First and Second Covenant).

2: Examine the impact of Judaism on the Western concept of God.

3: Identify and explain the significance of the four eras: the prophets, kings, judges, and the rabbinical age.

4: Examine central beliefs of Judaism, such as, but not limited to: the oneness of God, collective responsibility, the covenants, the Messiah, the Promised Land, the significance of history.

5: Interpret excerpts from scriptures.

6: Develop an understanding of Jewish ritual and belief and how it is applied in modern communities.