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Jewish Traditions, Philosophy, and Mysticism Study Guide

Jewish Traditions, Philosophy, and Mysticism

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Jewish History, Traditions, and Religious Evolution

Jewish Traditions History and Creation Myths

A timeline of Jewish historical milestones and an analysis of Genesis creation myths and flood myths.

  • Babylonian exile
  • Diaspora
  • Creation myths
  • Genesis 1 and Genesis 2
  • Flood myths

Jewish Traditions, Covenants, and the Exodus

The history and identity of the Hebrews through the covenants with Abraham, Moses, and David, and the story of the Exodus from Egypt.

  • Exodus
  • Ten Commandments

Hebrew Politics, Religion, and Society

The history of Hebrew tribes, the transition to kingship, the structure of the temple, and the roles of prophets and laws.

  • Temple structure
  • Pentateuch
  • Israelite laws

Jewish History and Sects in the Hellenistic Period

This text examines Jewish traditions, historical transitions from the Babylonia Exile to Roman rule, and the development of various Jewish sects and theological concepts.

  • Babylonia Exile
  • Second Commonwealth
  • Hellenistic Period
  • Roman Period
  • Sadducees
  • Pharisees
  • Zealots
  • Essenes
  • Samaritans
  • Christians
  • Apocalypse

Jewish Traditions, Law, and Scripture

This content explores Jewish expectation of the Messiah, the role of the synagogue, and the application of Jewish law through the Torah, Mishna, Midrash, and Talmud.

  • Messiah expectation
  • Synagogue structure and function
  • Talmud
  • Jewish Law

Jewish Traditions, Philosophy, and Mysticism

An overview of Jewish social groupings, medieval philosophy, mystical traditions, and the development of Hasidism.

  • Medieval Jewish Philosophy
  • Maimonides
  • Expulsion from Spain
  • Jewish Mysticism
  • Kabbalah
  • Hasidism
  • Yiddish
  • Jewish Prayer

Jewish Traditions, Rituals, and Movements

This content explores Jewish traditions including keeping the Sabbath, kosher dietary laws, synagogue services, religious festivals, life cycle rituals, and the distinctions between Reform, Conservative, and Orthodox Judaism.

  • Keeping the Sabbath
  • Kosher dietary laws
  • Synagogue service
  • Hanukkah
  • Passover
  • Reform Movement
  • Conservative Judaism
  • Orthodox Judaism

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