Introduction to

World Religions
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Beliefs and Doctrines in
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Introduction to World Religions and Belief Systems
Quarter 1 – Week 4- Module 11: Beliefs and Doctrines of Judaism
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Beliefs and Doctrines in Judaism
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 EXPECTATION

In this module, the students are expected to:

a. Enumerate the teachings and beliefs of Jews;
b. recognize the doctrines believed by the Jews, and
c. explain the importance of doctrines and beliefs that shapes the lives
of the believers.

PRE – TEST

Directions: Read the following questions and write the letter of the correct
before each number.
1. What symbol in the Jewish faith that represents the relationship between
God and the Jews?
people:
a. Star of David c. Morning star
b. Star in the day time d. Solomon Star
2. What do you call the seven-branched candelabrum which originally stood
in the Temple in Jerusalem?
a. Menonah c. Menorah
b. Nenonah d. none of the above
3. What celebration refers to rest and worship day of the Jews?
a. Hanukkah c. Yom Kippur
b. Sabbath d. Menorah
4. What is the central mode of worship of Judaism?
a. Singing c. Dancing
b. Fasting d. Prayer
5. What do you call the Jewish Day of Atonement?
a. Hanukkah c. Yum Kippur
b. Shofar d. Shabbat
 RECAP
Directions: Identify what is being described in the following statements.
Write your answer on the box provided.

1. = He led the Israelites to the Promised Land

2. = He was called the “Father of Many

Nations”

3.

4. = It is the oldest among the monotheistic religions.

5. = It refers to the five books of

the Old Testament.

6. = It is the Jewish celebration of God’s

liberating the Israelites from Egyptian slavery.

LESSON

BELIEFS AND DOCTRINES IN JUDAISM

SACRED SCRIPTURES
The sacred text of the Hebrews is called the Tanakh (Written Torah), a
collection of 24 books which is divided into 3 parts: The Torah (Teaching)
which contains the early history of Judaism and is composed of the first five
books called the Pentateuch (Genesis, Exodus, Leviticus, Numbers and
Deuteronomy). Nev’im (Prophets) wherein prophets served as spokespersons
who criticize the hypocritical practices of Jewish rituals. And the last one,
Ketuvim (writings) that contains works on poetry, temple ritual, private
prayer, and philosophical explorations.

The Torah
(Photo source: https://en.wikipedia.org/
wiki/Torah#/media/File:K%C3%B6ln-Tora-und
-Innenansicht-Synagoge-Glockengasse-040.JPG)

On the other hand, Judaism also have their Oral Torah which is known
as the Talmud that means “study”. It contains the materials of law and moral
code, thus it is considered as a fountain of religious thoughts and inspirations
for the Jews.

BELIEFS AND DOCTRINES

Jews believe that there is only one god who created everything and that
God can communicate to the human beings through revelation while as for
the humans, they can communicate to Him through prayers and meditation.
Jews also have their creeds as well as set of rules to follow. God appeared to
Moses in Mt. Sinai, introduced Himself as Yahweh and gave the
commandments to Moses. These are set of absolute law which shall govern
every Israelite.
Jewish Principles of Faith
1. God exists.
2. God is one and unique.
3. God is incorporeal.
4. God is eternal.
5. Prayer is to be directed to God alone and to no other.
6. The words of the prophets are true.
7. Moses’ prophecies are true, and Moses was the greatest of the prophets.
8. The Written Torah and the Oral Torah were given to Moses.
9. There will be no other Torah.
10. God knows the thoughts and deeds of men.
11. God will reward the good and punish the wicked.
12. The Messiah will come.
13. The dead will be resurrected

The Ten Commandments (Exodus 20:2-17)

1. “I am the LORD your God, who brought you out of the land of Egypt, out of
the house of bondage. You shall have no other gods before Me.
2. “You shall not make for yourself a carved image—any likeness of anything
that is in heaven above, or that is in the earth beneath, or that is in the water
under the earth; you shall not bow down to them nor serve them.
3. “You shall not take the name of the LORD your God in vain, for the LORD
will not hold him guiltless who takes His name in vain.
4. “Remember the Sabbath day, to keep it holy. Six days you shall labor and
do all your work, but the seventh day is the Sabbath of the LORD your God.
5. “Honor your father and your mother, that your days may be long upon the
land which the LORD your God is giving you.
6. “You shall not murder.
7. “You shall not commit adultery.
8. “You shall not steal.
9. “You shall not bear false witness against your neighbor.
10. “You shall not covet your neighbor’s house; you shall not covet your
neighbor’s wife.

One of the oldest stone tablets which contain the Ten Commandments (Photo source:
https://www.breakingisraelnews.com/77535/oldest-10-commandments-stone-tablet-ever-
discovered-goes-auction/)

WORSHIP AND OBSERVANCES

The Jewish people consider Sabbath as their most important day. They
end their Sabbath through a ceremony called Havdalah which means
“separation”. The Jewish community observed to commemorate important
Jewish events and other special days. These include Yom Kippur (Day Of
Atonement) which is considered as the most sacred and solemn day in the
Jewish calendar that brings the period of repentance to its conclusion.
They also participate in festivals which they believe could merge nature
and history in a divine pattern. These festivals include Pesach which marks
the beginning of barley harvest, Shavuot (wheat harvest), and Sukkot
(autumn harvest). The Jewish people used to worship at temples which they
also call their synagogue. As of the present day, the famous “Western Wall”
(“Wailing Wall” or Kotel) that has been a popular site of prayer and pilgrimage
for the Jews throughout many centuries.
 The Wailing Wall or Kotel in
Israel (Photo source:
https://www.documentarytube.c
om/articles/wailing-wall-in-
israel-a-place-for-prayer-for-
more-than-2-000-years)

ACTIVITY

Activity 1, Directions: Identify what is being asked in the following

statements by supplying the missing letters in the blanks.
1. The Ten Commandments was given by Yahweh to M ___ S___ ___
2. The sacred text of Judaism - T ___ ___ ___ H
3. The name of Jewish God - ___ ___ H ___ E H
4. The proponent of Judaism - __ B R __ __ __ M
5. The rest day of Jewish people is called ___ ___B B ___ ___ H

Activity 2, Direction: Read the following questions and write the letter of the
correct answer before each number.
1. The Ninth Commandment forbids to covet your neighbour's wife. What does
it mean?
a. You can desire your neighbour's wife as long as you do not touch her.
b. You can look at a woman lustfully as long as you do not desire her.
c. Not to desire, to long for or to aim for your neighbour's wife.
2. Which Commandment forbids a person to injure another person's honour
and reputation?
a. The Eight Commandment
b. The Ninth Commandment
c. The Seventh Commandment
3. Which Commandment forbids a person from killing?
a. The Seventh Commandment
b. The Sixth Commandment
c. The Fifth Commandment
4. How many Commandments did God give to Moses?
a. 3
b. 5
c. 10
5. What does the Tenth Commandment forbid?
a. It forbids envying the good fortune of another.
b. It forbids adoring false gods.
c. It forbids disobedience to all the Commandments.

WRAP – UP

This lesson helped me to understand the beliefs and doctrines of the Jewish
people such as:
___________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________.

VALUING
When Moses received the Ten Commandments from Yahweh, if served as
guides and gives directions to Israelites. In your own belief, what is the impact
of these commandments in your daily life?

POST TEST

Directions: Identification. Identify what is being described in the following

statements. Write your answer on the space provided.
____________1. It is the most sacred and solemn day in the Jewish calendar
that brings the period of repentance to its conclusion.
____________2. It is considered as the most important day in the Jewish
calendar.
____________3. It is the most popular site of prayer and pilgrimage for the
Jews.
____________4. It is the third section of the Tanakh that contains works on
poetry, temple ritual, private prayer, philosophical explorations, and other
canonical works.
____________5. It is the festival that marks the beginning of the barley harvest.
 KEY TO CORRECTION

5. A.
4. C.
3. B.
2. B.
1. C.
Activity 2
5. Sabbath 4. Abraham 3.Yahweh 2. Torah 1. Moses
Activity 1
ACITIVITIES

5. Passover
4. Pentateuch
3. Judaism
2. Abraham
1.Moses
RECAP

4. D 5. C 1.A 2. C 3. B
PRE-TEST

R E F E R E N CE S

Book

Ong, Jerome & Mary Dorothy. 2016. Introduction to World Religion and Belief
Systems. Quezon City: VIBAL Group, Inc.

Table & Picture

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90%E1%BB%A9c
“History Behind Sati” Accessed May 28, 2020, retrieved from
https://www.google.com/amp/s/theculturetrip.com/asia/india/articles/th
e-dark-history-behind-sati-a-banned-funeral-custom-in-india/%3famp=1

“Spanish and Roman Inquisition” Accessed May 28, 2020, retrieved from
http://epicworldhistory.blogspot.com/2012/06/spanish-and-roman-
inquisitions.html?m=1

“Janak Rani’s Immolation” Accessed May 28, 2020, retrieved from

https://www.voatibetanenglish.com/a/175391/p3.html

“The Godhra Train Burning Case” Accessed May 28, 2020, retrieved from
https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.thehindu.com/news/national/other-
states/godhra-train-burning-case-two-sentenced-to-life-three-
acquitted/article24790846.ece/amp/

“The Strappado” Accessed May 28, 2020, retrieved from

https://www.sciencephoto.com/media/1011186/view/the-strappado