Hebrew Roots Quiz 2 - Tanakh & Talmudic Quiz | Attempts: 710

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According to the Talmud, all the following events happened at the time Yeshua (Jesus) was crucified, except one.

The Western Light went out & the crimson thread remained crimson.
The lot for the Lord always came up in the left hand.
The gates of the Temple would not stay closed.
The Temple was destroyed.

Correct Answer

A. The Temple was destroyed.

Explanation

These events are found in both the Babylonian Talmud and Jerusalem Talmud.

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3.

The Tanakh acronym stands for the three subdivisions of the Masoretic Text. These are?

Torah, Nevi'im, Ketuvim
Torah, Nevi'im, Kotel
Tanakh, Nevi'im, Kotel
None of these

Correct Answer

A. Torah, Nevi'im, Ketuvim

Explanation

Torah (Teaching), Nevi'im (Prophets), Ketuvim (Writings)

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4.

The Targum was a translation of Jewish scriptures. It was written in what language?

Hebrew
Aramaic
Arabic
Paleo-Hebrew

Correct Answer

A. Aramaic

Explanation

The targum was intended for the general population and was written in a language widely used by the public.

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5.

The first part of the Talmud is the __________

Gemara
Shas
Mishnah
Tannait

Correct Answer

A. Mishnah

Explanation

The first part of the Talmud is the Mishnah. The Mishnah is a compilation of Jewish oral laws and teachings that were passed down from generation to generation. It serves as a foundational text for the study of Jewish law and provides insight into the practices and beliefs of ancient Jewish communities. The Mishnah covers a wide range of topics, including ethics, ritual practices, and civil law. It is considered a crucial text in Jewish religious and legal traditions.

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This part of the Talmud expounds broadly on the Hebrew Bible and other Tannaitic writings.

Gemara
Shas
Mishnah
None of these

Correct Answer

A. Gemara

Explanation

The Gemara is a part of the Talmud that provides an extensive commentary and analysis of the Hebrew Bible and other Tannaitic writings. It is a collection of discussions and debates among rabbis on various topics, including Jewish law, ethics, and theology. The Gemara is an essential component of the Talmud, which consists of the Mishnah (a compilation of Jewish oral law) and the Gemara. Therefore, the correct answer is Gemara.

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7.

The Mishnah deals with what?

Geneology
Judaism's Oral Law.
Judaism's Written Law
None of these.

Correct Answer

A. Judaism's Oral Law.

Explanation

The Mishnah is a compilation of Jewish oral traditions and teachings that were passed down from generation to generation. It serves as a central text of Judaism's Oral Law, which complements and expands upon the Written Law (Torah). The Mishnah covers a wide range of topics including laws, ethics, rituals, and customs, making it an essential source for understanding and practicing Judaism.

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8.

What historic event required the writing of Oral Law?

The printing press
Destruction of the Temple
A Jewish revolution
Improvements in literacy.

Correct Answer

A. Destruction of the Temple

Explanation

The destruction of the Temple is the historic event that required the writing of Oral Law. This event refers to the destruction of the Second Temple in Jerusalem by the Romans in 70 CE. Prior to this, the Oral Law was primarily passed down through generations orally. However, with the destruction of the Temple and the dispersal of the Jewish people, there was a need to preserve and codify the Oral Law in writing to ensure its continuity and accessibility. This led to the compilation of the Mishnah and later the Talmud, which became essential texts in Jewish law and tradition.

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9.

The Bomberg Talmud was written in what year?

1909
1897
1523
1131

Correct Answer

A. 1523

Explanation

The Bomberg Talmud was written in the year 1523.

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10.

This Jewish sect, found in the Second Temple period, rejected the Oral Torah.

Sadducees
Karaites
Pharisees
All of these sects reject the Orah Torah.

Correct Answer

A. Sadducees

Explanation

Karaites also reject the Oral Torah, but they did not exist during the Second Temple period.

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11.

The Babylonian Talmud was completed before the Jerusalem Talmud.

True
False

Correct Answer

A. True

Explanation

The Babylonian Talmud was completed before the Jerusalem Talmud. This is because the Babylonian Talmud was compiled and completed in the 5th century, while the Jerusalem Talmud was not completed until the 4th century. The Babylonian Talmud is also considered more authoritative and comprehensive compared to the Jerusalem Talmud, making it a more significant text in Jewish literature.

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12.

The Babylonian Talmud was completed around 600.

True
False

Correct Answer

A. False

Explanation

It was completed around 200 CE/AD

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13.

The Babylonian Talmud established supremacy by the 11th century.

True
False

Correct Answer

A. True

Explanation

The Babylonian Talmud, a central text of Rabbinic Judaism, gained prominence and established its authority by the 11th century. This was due to its comprehensive compilation of Jewish law, ethics, customs, and narratives, as well as its wide acceptance by Jewish communities. The Talmud's influence and teachings continue to shape Jewish religious and cultural practices to this day.

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14.

Scholars have identified passages that mention Jesus in the Talmud as a Torah teacher.

True
False

Correct Answer

A. True

Explanation

Babylonian Adodah Zarah 17a

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15.

Joseph Klausner made the argument that the Talmud verifies the existence of Jesus as a historical figure by the fact that it puts much effort into arguing against Jesus as the Messiah.

True
False

Correct Answer

A. True

Explanation

Joseph Klausner argued that the Talmud's extensive efforts to refute Jesus as the Messiah actually serve as evidence for his historical existence. According to Klausner, if Jesus was merely a mythical figure, there would be no need for such a strong refutation. Therefore, the fact that the Talmud devotes significant attention to discrediting Jesus supports the idea that he was a real historical figure.

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Hebrew Roots Quiz 2 - Tanakh & Talmudic Quiz

Which individual from the Tanakh identified the specific time period the Messiah would come?

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According to the Talmud, all the following events happened at the time Yeshua (Jesus) was crucified, except one.

The Tanakh acronym stands for the three subdivisions of the Masoretic Text. These are?

The Targum was a translation of Jewish scriptures. It was written in what language?

The first part of the Talmud is the __________

This part of the Talmud expounds broadly on the Hebrew Bible and other Tannaitic writings.

The Mishnah deals with what?

What historic event required the writing of Oral Law?

The Bomberg Talmud was written in what year?

This Jewish sect, found in the Second Temple period, rejected the Oral Torah.

The Babylonian Talmud was completed before the Jerusalem Talmud.

The Babylonian Talmud was completed around 600.

The Babylonian Talmud established supremacy by the 11th century.

Scholars have identified passages that mention Jesus in the Talmud as a Torah teacher.

Joseph Klausner made the argument that the Talmud verifies the existence of Jesus as a historical figure by the fact that it puts much effort into arguing against Jesus as the Messiah.