Judaism Religion
Rabbinic Judaism is the main form of Judaism that has existed from the 6th Century to date. From this form of Judaism, three different forms of Judaism have been established which are conservative, Orthodox and reform.
Covenant -- Torahic teachings defines it as an agreement that the people had with God. An Arch of Covenant as highlighted in the books of Samuel and Kings symbolized the agreement between God and the people before heading to Canaan.
Halakhah defines the entire structure of the Jewish Laws as they are taught from the oral or the written Torah taught to the Jews. The 613 Mitzvot as taught in the Torah structure the greater body of the Halakhah.
Mitzvot denote the good deeds that the Jews are taught. They are 613 laws coupled with the rabbinic teachings are all meant guide the moral behavior among the Jews.
Gentile refers to a person that is not a Jew. It can refer to people of other religions according to the Torah.
Tanak is an acronym that denotes the teachings (Torah), Prophets (Nevi'im) and writings (Ketuvim) which are the three basics of the Masoretic teachings of the Jews.
Mishnah is a component of the Talmud that explains various traditional Jewish practices in the legal and ceremonial aspect. It offers guidance for the younger Jews so that they can follow the steps of their ancestors.
Gemara is one of the components that form the Talmud. It is a rabbinical analysis of the Talmud and explains matters about the Mishnah
Talmud is part of the Jewish Law relating to civil and ceremonial legal practices. It comprises of the Mishnah and the Gemara
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