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How does Jewish belief in the covenant of Abraham affect the Israelites?
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There are three covenants. Two which God made with Abraham (Genesis ch.15 and Genesis ch.17), and one with Abraham's Israelite descendants in the time of Moses after the Exodus.
1) In Genesis ch.15, the Covenant Between the Parts:
a) God informs Abraham of future events (the Egyptian exile)
b) God promises the land of Canaan (Israel) to Abraham's descendants
c) The covenant is finalized through a demonstration of God's presence (see Genesis 15:7-9 and 15:17).
This affects us in that it makes Israel ours.
2) In Genesis ch.17, the covenant of circumcision:
a) The promises of many descendants (17:2,3) and of inheriting the land of Canaan are repeated (17:8), but the main thing in this covenant is the promise that God will be the God of Abraham (17:7, 17:8).
b) God promises that Abraham and Sarah will have a son (17:15-16), whom they will name Isaac (17:19) and who will be the continuation of God's covenant with Abraham (17:21).
c) The covenant itself is manifested through circumcision, for Abraham and his descendants (17:10).
This affects us in that it obligates us to circumcise our sons, and it creates a special relationship with God.
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How does the covenant relationship affect Jewish beliefs and practices today?
The covenant-relationship is the basis of Jewish beliefs and practices throughout history, since it binds us to the observance of the Torah.
How did their belief in the covenant of Abraham affect how the Israelites lived their lives?
"The covenant of Moses (Exodus 19)" would be more germane, since it is the Torah of Moses which contains the commands.Nonetheless, Abraham instituted ethical monotheism and lived accordingly, and the Israelites continued his traditions.To address your Question:Hebrew society (the society in ancient Israel) was based upon the covenant with God, as set forth in the Torah. There was always a learned class among the Israelites, and virtually all men and boys (and a good percentage of women) could read and write. A portion of each day was spent praying; and a larger part of the day was spent studying Torah (by a good part of the populace). Religious questions (and torts) were brought to one of the many Rabbis or Jewish courts. (See also: Social classes among the Israelites.)Having a large family was an ideal, as was welcoming guests into the home, giving charity, and many other forms of kindness. A portion of crops was given to the poor. The calendar year was replete with the Sabbaths and festivals; and blessings were said before and after eating and on many other occasions.In brief, there was no such thing as a secular part of life, since the Torah's laws cover every form of activity, including business. (See: some examples of the Torah's laws)
How did entering the covenant with the Hebrew god affect abram?
It had a profound effect upon Abraham. He was surrounded by mystery religions and various Pagan cults, many or all of these involved worshipping multiple deities and idols, and often human sacrifice. But when G-d spoke to Abraham, he offered him a covenant, which was really a type of contract. G-d stated that he would watch over Abraham and bless him and all of his descendants *if* Abraham did as instructed by G-d now. Abraham agreed, and G-d then told him to journey far from his home, and to find the 'promised land'. So Abraham set forth and trusted G-d. Later, this covenant was strengthened when G-d spoke to Moses, at Mt Sinai, before millions of Jews. This was the 'official' start of Judaism. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
How did the Exodus affect the Israelites?
The Exodus made the Israelites eternally grateful to God. It is one of the reasons given for our observance of God's commands.1) It was the fulfillment of one of God's promises to Abraham (see Genesis ch.15).2) It demonstrated God's involvement in this world and in the workings of history.3) It showed that God's covenant with the Forefathers was still in effect.4) It was the main preparation for the Giving of the Torah at Sinai several weeks later.5) It made the Israelites into a distinct nation.6) In the Exodus, God did miracles for which we remain grateful to this day.
How did God affect the Israelites?
From the violence of Nimrod against Abraham, down to the Six Day War and recent history, God has saved the Hebrews and their descendants the Jewish people many times, the most-often quoted of which is the Exodus from Egyptian slavery (Exodus ch.12). At that time, God sent plagues against the Egyptians (ibid ch.7-12). For some other examples, see Exodus ch.17, Joshua ch.9-10, and Judges ch.3, 4, 6-7, and 11.
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