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Why the Academic Study of Religion? ► It’s relevant to the Social Studies ► Human Understanding Deepen our understanding of others and ourselves – what is common and what is unique ► Cultural Influence Shape, sustain, transform cultures Commonality instead of differences ► Global Insight Building bridges and foster positive human interaction Website United States Protestant 51.3% Roman Catholic 23.9% Mormon 1.7% other Christian 1.6% Jewish 1.7% Buddhist 0.7% Muslim 0.6% other or unspecified 2.5% unaffiliated 12.1% none 4% (2007 est.) Judaism 1. Judaism differs from nearby people ► Cultural Identification and religion ►cultural identification – Descended from Jews (Family descent and ethnicity – think of food, language, traditions) ► Hebrews were monotheistic rejected polytheism. ►Yahweh: creator and ruler of the universe ► Movements (Sects): Reform, Conservative, and Orthodox 2. Father of the Jewish people? ► Abraham: 1900 BC ► God made a covenant (agreement) with him to keep God’s laws ►a special land and relationship if they kept His law. ►Covenant renewed with Moses with the 10 Commandments 3. What are Jewish laws called? Purpose of the laws? ► Ten Commandments Standard of conduct: religious and ethical laws Guides people’s relationship with God and other people 4. What land was promised to the Jews? ► Often conquered by other more powerful civilizations, the kingdom of Judah lasted until 70 CE. In 70 CE the Romans destroyed the kingdoms for good after the Jewish-Roman Wars. ► Palestine Ancient Canaan Parts in present day Israel 5. Remaining wall of the Temple? Why is it important? ► Western Wall or Wailing wall ► Remaining wall of King Solomon's temple Destroyed by the Romans in 70 A.D. Place of pilgrimage - Jerusalem Temple Mount 6. What is Jewish Diaspora? ► Scattering of the Jews throughout the world ► Spread of culture and religion Diaspora ► ► ► ► The Jews were dispersed throughout the Roman empire, living as small communities and trying to keep their culture. Diaspora: The dispersion of a culture throughout the world. They began to marry into and speak the languages of the culture around them, while maintaining a separate culture. Today there are Jews of every race speaking many languages. Diaspora • • • By the 1st century B.C., the Jews living in Israel came under the control of Rome. Region was known as Judaea In 70 A.D., the Jews revolted against Roman rule. The Temple was destroyed again, and the Jews were again forced into exile As further punishment, the Romans renamed the area Palestine Zionism ► Late 1800s: Zionism - European Jewish leaders call for the creation of a Jewish nation-state. 7. What is Torah? Why is it important? ► Hebrew bible ► Early history, moral and religious laws ► Sacred text ► Old Testament: first five books of the bible 8. Define prophet. Who is the most important prophet ► Person who speaks or acts on behalf of God/religious teacher ► Moses 9. Identify & describe the basic beliefs and traditions of Judaism ► One god ► Live according to God’s laws ► Study the Torah ► Ethical world view ► Dietary laws ► Sabbath – day of rest – Saturday ► Movements: Orthodox, Conservative, Reform 10. What are the Jewish beliefs of the Messiah? Has the Messiah arrived? ► Messiah: ► No savior; one anointed by God Christianity As of 2010, there were 2.18 billion Christians in the world 1. Out of what religion did Christianity grow? ► Judaism Became a separate identity ► Most followed faith in the world ► Many Denominations (Sects): ►Roman Catholic, Eastern Orthodox, Protestant 2. Christian beliefs about Jesus compared to other religions? ► ► Jesus is considered to be the Messiah and son of God Those who followed Jesus believed that he was the Messiah. Messiah – one anointed or savior Christ is the Greek word for Messiah. ► Jesus was sent to reconcile/rebuild the relationship between humanity and God 3. How is the Bible divided? Name the parts. ► Old and New Testament ► Before Jesus and after Jesus ► Old Testament-Torah ► New Testament- Gospels – an account of the life of Jesus 4. What is the purpose of the Apostles’ Creed? ► Statement of Christian’s beliefs Creed: any set of beliefs or principles Crucifixion Christians came to believe that the Christ was also God’s son. ► The Romans began to refer to the followers of Jesus as Christians. ► Jesus was executed by the Romans for leading a rebellion against their rule. ► His death by crucifixion became a major symbol of the Christian faith. 5. What is the importance of the resurrection and ascension of Jesus? ► Basis for Christian beliefs about Jesus ► Jesus’ followers believed that he was brought back to life by God and taken to heaven. They believe that he will one day return. believe in the Trinity: The Father, Son, and Holy Spirit are one god. ► Christians 6. Why were the Christians persecuted? ► Did not show respect for Roman Gods ►At first Christianity was outlawed by the Romans. ► Persecution ended with Roman Emperor Constantine’s conversion to Christianity (313 A.D.) ►Legalized the religion The Great Schism ► 1054 CE: The Great Schism occurred The split the Christian church between Catholicism and Orthodox faiths. 7. Why did Christianity appeal to people? Reasons for the spread of Christianity. ► Offered hope for all people Salvation and eternal life ► Salvation for good choices-moral choices ► All believers were equal under the eyes of God 8. Identify the Greek (Eastern) Orthodox Church. ► Roman Empire was divided (eastern half Byzantine Empire) 1054 ► Byzantine emperor refused to recognize the pope as head of Christian Church ► Christian church split into two parts: Roman Catholic Church: Rome Greek (Eastern) Orthodox Church: Constantinople Comparison of Statistics and Basics Judaism Christianity adherents called Jews Christians current adherents 14 million 2 billion current size rank 12th largest largest Israel, Europe, USA Europe, North and South America, rapid growth in Africa Bible/Torah Bible (Jewish Bible + New Testament) Talmud, Midrash, Responsa church fathers, church councils, papal decrees (Catholic only) rabbis priests, ministers, pastors, bishops synagogue church, chapel, cathedral Saturday Sunday major concentration sacred text other written authority clergy house of worship main day of worship Comparison of Origins and History Judaism Christianity date founded unknown c. 33 CE place founded Palestine (def) Palestine Moses or Abraham Jesus Hebrew Aramaic, Greek little expansion; mostly confined to Palestine within 60 years, churches in major cities in Palestine, Turkey, Greece and Rome (map); entire Roman Empire by end of 4th cent. Reform/Orthodox, 1800s CE Catholic/Orthodox, 1054 CE; Catholic/Protestant, 1500s CE founder original language(s) early expansion major splits Comparison of Religious Beliefs Judaism Christianity type of theism strict monotheism Trinitarian monotheism ultimate reality one God one God names of God Yahweh, Elohim Yahweh, the Holy Trinity angels and demons angels and demons not prophet Son of God, God incarnate, savior of the world death by crucifixion death by crucifixion resurrection of Jesus Not part of beliefs affirmed divine revelation through Prophets, recorded in Bible through Prophets and Jesus (as God Himself), recorded in Bible means of salvation belief in God, good deeds correct belief, faith, good deeds, sacraments (some Protestants emphasize faith alone) views vary: some heaven eternal heaven other spiritual beings identity of Jesus death of Jesus afterlife Similarities of Judaism & Christianity ► ► All religions: A way to rejoice and give thanks moral compass Give to needy Golden rule: “do unto others” Supreme power C and J: Monotheism Old Testament Prophets Ten Commandments Idea Heaven Belief in the idea of a Messiah Jerusalem Holy Coming of Age ceremonies Several Denominations/moveme nts Sacred text Sabbath (Sat/Sun)