Religious Studies GCSE
The Shema
What The Shema means in Religious Studies GCSE, as defined for AQA.
Definition of The Shema
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Reference: AQA
The prayer declaring God's oneness, recited daily: 'Hear, O Israel! The Lord is our God, the Lord is one.'
Topics that use The Shema
- Judaism - 3.1.6.1 Beliefs and teachings (AQA GCSE)
Related terms
- Covenant
- Creation
- Diversity of Jewish Belief
- Divine Judgement
- Divine Justice
- Free will
- Immanence
- Life after death
Using The Shema in the exam
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