Jewish Beliefs & Teachings: The Messiah & the Covenant (Edexcel GCSE Religious Studies A: Judaism): Exam Questions

In this question, 3 of the marks awarded will be for your spelling, punctuation and grammar and your use of specialist terminology.

“The Covenant with Abraham is the most important covenant for Jews.”

Evaluate this statement considering arguments for and against.

In your response you must:

• refer to Jewish teachings

• each a justified conclusion

Explain two ways the Messiah is understood by different Jews.

In your answer you must refer to a source of wisdom and authority.

In this question, 3 of the marks awarded will be for your spelling, punctuation and grammar and your use of specialist terminology.

“The most important Covenant for the Jews was the one at Sinai."

Evaluate this statement considering arguments for and against.

In your response you should:

• refer to Jewish teachings

• reach a justified conclusion.

Explain two ways Pikuach Nefesh is used by Jews in their everyday life.

In this question, 3 of the marks awarded will be for your spelling, punctuation and grammar and your use of specialist terminology.

“Belief in the Messiah is important for Jews.”

Evaluate this statement considering arguments for and against.

In your response you should:

• refer to Jewish teachings

• refer to different Jewish points of view

• reach a justified conclusion.