Instructions

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Now that you've seen out presentation give thoughtful answers to any of these questions. You may chose to answer only one question, or all four. Don't forget to support your answers!



Here's the video that appeared in our presentation:

http://www.britannica.com/EBchecked/topic-video/599756/74784/An-overview-of-the-Torah

Question #1

Jewish lifestyle was ruled by religion. How is this similar or different from other civilizations that we've studied?

Question #2

Why do you think that the Jewish community needed the laws of conduct offered in Vaiycra?

Question #3

Why do you think the concept "the belief in God," is written in the last book of the Torah?

Question #4

Why were cultic laws required within the Jewish community? What was different about this religion that necessitated laws?