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Judaism: Jewish Beliefs

The nature of the Almighty in Judaism

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One God and the ban on images, Genesis 2 on Creation and the seventh day, a Judge both just and merciful, Orthodox and Reform views of the Law-Giver, and the name left unwritten.

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What do Jews mean by describing the Almighty as One?

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Why is belief that the Almighty is One important in Jewish life today?

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Why do Jews refuse to make pictures or statues of the Almighty?

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  1. 1

    What do Jews mean by describing the Almighty as One?

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    Jews believe there is only one God, who cannot be divided into parts or persons. The Almighty is a single, unique being with no equal.

  2. 2

    Why is belief that the Almighty is One important in Jewish life today?

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    The unity of God is declared every morning and evening in the Shema. The belief rules out worshipping any other power alongside the Almighty.

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    Why do Jews refuse to make pictures or statues of the Almighty?

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    The Almighty has no body or physical form, so no image could represent God. An image would also risk idolatry, which the Torah forbids.

  4. 4

    What does Genesis 2 show about the Almighty as Creator?

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    Genesis 2 describes the Almighty forming the first human from the dust of the ground. God breathes the breath of life into him and plants the Garden of Eden.

  5. 5

    According to Genesis 2, what did the Almighty do on the seventh day?

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    The Almighty rested on the seventh day after finishing the work of creation. God blessed the seventh day and made it holy.

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    How does Genesis 2 present the Almighty as Law-Giver?

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    The Almighty gives Adam the first command in the Garden of Eden. Adam may eat from any tree except the tree of the knowledge of good and evil.

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