At what point can Jewish myths from the scriptural tradition be separated from Jewish history? Why is the scriptural tradition so important and why do you think it has been so enduring (its narrative directly integrated into the two largest religions in the world today, Christianity and Islam)?

2.  Outline the significance of the notion of “Oral Torah” and later development of the Mishnah, Midrash, Hagaddah, Halakah and Talmud. Address the evolving role of the synagogue in Jewish history and tradition. Why do you think Judaism was comprised of so many movements or parties (Scribes, Sadducees, Pharisees, Zealots, Herodians, Essenes) in the centuries surrounding the beginning of the Common Era (CE or AD) ?

3. How is Judaism transformed in the Medieval period and how have those changes effected the evolving shape of Judaism into the modern period?

4. Write about the significance of ceremony, prayer, tradition and scripture in modern Jewish practice.  Describe some of the modern Jewish movements (Reform, Orthodox, Conservative, Hasidic, Reconstructionist).

5. Answer Review Questions 1, 2 & 5 at the end of Zoroastrian Chapter 10, page 348 (2^nd edition) or page 358 in Invitation to World Religions.

6. What are some of the most important factors concerning the ancient origin and history of Zoroastrianism?

7. Discuss some of the Zoroastrian influences upon Judaism and Christianity.

8. Write an essay about Judaism in America.