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The importance of the sanctity of human life — AQA GCSE Religious Studies 8061
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The study of religions: beliefs and teachings
Judaism
The importance of the sanctity of human life
AQA GCSE Religious Studies · 8061
The importance of the sanctity of human life
3.1.3.2 The Covenant and the mitzvot
What you need to know
Understand the Jewish belief in the absolute sanctity of human life.
Explain the critical principle of saving a life (Pikuach Nefesh) and its precedence over other religious laws.
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