The proper counterpart for the general English term "faith" - as occurring in the expression "principles of faith" - would be the concept of "Emunah" in Judaism. While it is generally translated as "faith" or "trust" in God, the concept of Emunah can more accurately be described as "an innate conviction, a perception of truth that transcends (...) reason". Emunah can be enhanced through wisdom, knowledge, understanding, and learning of sacred Jewish writings. But Emunah is not simply based on reason, nor can it be understood as the opposite of, or standing in contrast to, reason.