What you'll learn
The key beliefs of Judaism and the covenant with God.
God and covenant
- Belief in one God, expressed in the Shema.
- The covenant — a special agreement between God and the Jewish people, made with Abraham and renewed with Moses at Sinai.
Law and hope
- The Torah and the mitzvot (commandments), including the Ten Commandments.
- Belief in a future Messiah and an age of peace.
Exam tips
- Quote the Shema and refer to the Torah.
- Recognise differences between Orthodox and Reform Jews.
Common mistakes
- Assuming a single fixed belief about the afterlife.
- Confusing the covenants of Abraham and Moses.