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Chapter 5 Voc
Social Studies Chapter 5 Voc
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| 1. Ethics- | Idea of what is right and what is wrong |
| 2. Torah- | The first five books of the Hebrew Bible (Also the Old Testament) |
| 3. Covenant- | Binding Agreement |
| 4. Exodus- | The escape of the Israelites from slavery in Egypt |
| 5. Commandment- | An order to do something |
| 6. Scriptures- | Sacred writings |
| 7. Prophet- | A person believed to be chosen by God as a messenger to bring truth to the people |
| 8. Rabbis- | Religious teachers |
| 9. Talmud- | A collection of oral teachings and commentaries about the Hebrew Bible and Jewish law |
| 10. Righteousness- | Acting or living in a way that is ethically right and obeys God’s laws |
| 11. Sabbath- | A weekly day of rest |
| 12. Judge- | Was a leader who could rally the Israelites to defend their land |
| 13. Exile- | Separation from one’s homeland |
| 14. Diaspora- | Communities of Jews living outside of their Ancient homeland |
| 15. Synagogue- | Meeting Place |