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2979378608TheodicyThe study of the origins of evil0
2979381344GenesisGreek name of the first book of the Hebrew Bible1
2979388452Star/shield of DavidTwo triangles--one of the ancient signs of a man interposed on a female--creation--number 6 (there are six points) is significant2
2979402385HolocaustBurning sacrificing on the altars--sacrifice is flawless and faultless.3
2979410351ApostasyTo turn your back on God4
2979411317AtonementTo bring yourself back to God5
2979413780RabbiTeacher6
2979416458RelevationBook is finished7
2979416459ExegisisTo bring out from (Greek word)8
2979420668TanakThe name for the Jewish Bible--Acronym for Torah, Nevi'im and Ketuvim. All subsequent religiouns come from this book—religions of the book—book becomes the foundation.9
2979444764Semitic PeoplesOriginated in Mesopotamia—but they were nomadic, unlike the ones who settled and made their own empires. Not Arabian. Common stories, common language. All Semitic languages are templatic. All Semitic languages come from a common route.10
2979458873IsraelBoth a place and a people—where name for modern country comes from.11
2979464386Diaspora 70 CE-1948Roman empire kicks the Jews out—jews rebelled often, so Romans said that if they returned they would be killed on sight.12
2979483317CovenantA legal agreement between two parties—if god is one of the parties, no choice to say no.13
2979496806Masoretic TextHebrew text of the Old Testament14
2979507451TorahMeans "Law." The pentateuch, books of Moses, first five books15
2979513877Nevi'imProphets--anything that has to do with prophets16
2979516473KetuvimWritings. Is further separated into different sections including a group of history books, wisdom books, poetry books and psalms.17
2979549954Covenant of NoahWill not destroy the earth again--by water18
2979552951Noah--sign of the covenantRainbow19
2979554497Covenant of AbrahamHe will be the father of many nations20
2979557247Abraham--sign of the covenentCircumcision21
2979561755Covenant of MosesJews will be God's people (and to do that, they must obey).22
2979564193Moses--sign of the covenantTen commandments (decalogue)23
2979566375Covenant of DavidRoyal bloodline of kings24
2979570436David--sign of the covenantTemple--a place to house God25
2979574286PrimogenitureEverything goes to firstborn son.26

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