Transcript Judeo-Christian Beliefs

Judeo-Christian Beliefs
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Analyze the similarities and differences in Judeo-Christian
and Greco-Roman views of law, reason and faith, and duties
of the individual.
Judaism
The religion of the Hebrews was known as Judaism. The
followers of the religion were known as Jews.
The first five books of the Hebrew scripture is known as
the Torah.
The Hebrews were monotheists. Believed in one God.
The Hebrews believed that God had given human beings
moral freedom-the capacity to choose between good and
evil. This beliefs led to a new emphasis on the worth of the
individual.
Jewish Law
The Jews had a written code of laws. One of them was
known as the Ten Commandments. The code focused more
on morality and ethics and less on political laws. It
included rules of social and religious behavior to which
even rulers were subject.
The Jews believed that it is the responsibility of every
person to oppose injustice and oppression and that the
community should assist the unfortunate.
Prophets believed that individuals were capable of living
according to high moral standards.
Christianity
In 6 to 4 B.C. Jesus of Nazareth was born. He was a Jew
and a Roman subject. Around age 30 he began preaching
Christianity which was similar to Judaism.
Jesus stressed the importance of people’s love for God,
their neighbors, their enemies, and themselves.
About 29 A.D. Jesus visited Jerusalem. The the Roman
Government was threatened by him. He was put to death
by crucifixion. He rose after three days, his followers
believed that he was a messiah. He then became known as
Jesus Christ and his followers were known as Christians.
Teachings of Christianity
Paul preached Jesus word. He stressed the essential
equality of all human beings, a belief central to democracy.
The Roman empire helped spread the beliefs of Judaism
and Christianity. First, the Roman empire exiled all Jews
from their homeland. This dispersal was known as
Diaspora. This helped both religions spread to other parts
of the world.
Even though the Roman Empire despised Christians, over
time Christianity became so powerful that it became the
official religion of the empire
Legacy of Monotheistic Religions
A. The duty of the individual and community to
fight oppression
B. The worth of the individual
C. Equality of the people
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