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The establishment of agreements between G-d and His people includes: (a) The covenant of circumcision with Abraham, which involves G-d's promises of land and descendants, along with the expectation of faith in the one G-d; (b) The covenant of law with Moses, where G-d promises protection in return for obedience, provides commandments to Moses, and has Moses document the covenant; (c) The significance of these two covenants for Jews in defining their relationship with G-d as 'the chosen people' and their comprehensive way of life; (d) Various Jewish perspectives on the significance of these beliefs and events; (e) The influence of these beliefs and events on the everyday lives of Jews.

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Cambridge IGCSE Religious StudiesJudaism: Beliefs and sacred writings

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The establishment of agreements between G-d and His people includes: (a) The covenant of circumcision with Abraham, which involves G-d's promises of land and descendants, along with the expectation of faith in the one G-d; (b) The covenant of law with Moses, where G-d promises protection in return for obedience, provides commandments to Moses, and has Moses document the covenant; (c) The significance of these two covenants for Jews in defining their relationship with G-d as 'the chosen people' and their comprehensive way of life; (d) Various Jewish perspectives on the significance of these beliefs and events; (e) The influence of these beliefs and events on the everyday lives of Jews

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