Chapter 3 Discussion Questions

  1. Explain the significance of oral tradition to Judaism.
  1. What is the significance of the two-part Jewish creation narrative?
  1. Describe the characteristics and goals which fundamentalist movements, including ultra-Orthodoxy, have in common.
  1. In what ways did the Nazis go beyond traditional Christian anti-Jewish teachings in their attempt at genocide?
  1. Describe why most religious traditions generally view mystics with mistrust. How does this compare to the view of Kabbalists in Judaism?
  1. Discuss the significance of the Talmud and how it relates to the Torah.
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