Religious Studies A-Level
Covenant (Brit)
What Covenant (Brit) means in Religious Studies A-Level, as defined for Pearson Edexcel.
Definition of Covenant (Brit)
The reciprocal and eternal relationship between God and the Jewish people, initiated with Abraham and formalized at Sinai. It establishes the framework of obligations (Mitzvot) and the status of the 'Chosen People' as a light unto nations.
Topics that use Covenant (Brit)
- Judaism – Religious beliefs, values and teachings: Ethical monotheism, God's revelation in the Torah and Talmud, and values (Pearson Edexcel A-Level)
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