QUESTIONS
1. Explain the differences between the religion of the ancient Judeans and rabbinic Judaism.
2. What were the implications for Judaism of the destruction of the Temple in 70 CE?
3. Why was medieval Europe often such an inhospitable place for Jews?
4. Explain the importance of the covenant to Judaism.
5. How important are Maimonides’ Thirteen Principles of the Faith for Judaism?
6. Explain the different roles of Tanakh, Mishnah. and Talmud in rabbinic Judaism.
7. Why are there such different views within Judaism about the coming of the Messiah?
8. Explain the main differences between Orthodox and Reform Judaism.
9. Why is the state of Israel so important in Judaism today?
10. How is modern Judaism able to contain such diverse views on questions of belief and practice?