Transcript Judaism
Judaism Website 1. Judaism differs from nearby people ► Hebrews were monotheistic ► Yahweh: creator and ruler of the universe ► Ethnic group or religion ► Movements (Sects): Reform, Conservative, and Orthodox ► As of 2010, there were nearly 13.5 million Jews worldwide 2. Father of the Jewish people? ► Abraham: 1900 BC ► God made a covenant (agreement) with him to keep God’s laws 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? ► 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 • • • 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 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 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 ► 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 4. What is the purpose of the Apostles’ Creed? ► Statement of Christian’s beliefs Creed: any set of beliefs or principles 5. What is the importance of the resurrection and ascension of Jesus? Basis for Christian beliefs about Jesus 6. Why were the Christians persecuted? ► Did not show respect for Roman Gods ► Persecution ended with Roman Emperor Constantine’s conversion to Christianity (313 A.D.) ► Martyrs Conversion of the Empire ► In A.D. 312, the Roman Emperor Constantine I supposedly saw a vision in a dream the night before a very important battle ► In his vision, he saw a symbol of Jesus Christ, and was told that if he and his soldiers painted this symbol on their shields, they would be victorious the next day in battle Conversion of the Empire ► The next day, Constantine’s forces were victorious. Conversion of the Empire ► The Emperor Constantine then began to promote the spread of Christianity throughout the Empire ► In A.D. 325, he convened a council of bishops at Nicaea, in modern day Turkey, to come to an agreement about Church doctrine ► They came up with a formal expression of Christian faith, known as The Apostle’s Creed ► Christianity would become the official religion of the Roman and then Byzantine Empires 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 code 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/movements Sacred text Sabbath (Sat/Sun)