Section 16 Vocab Flashcards
Allah
In the religion of Islam, Allah is the name for God, the Supreme Being
Aristotle
a great philosopher of ancient Greece; he placed particular importance on the direct observation of the natural and political world
apostles
Jesus had twelve main followers who traveled with him as he spread his religious beliefs
asceticism
Asceticism is a way of life that opposes fancy clothes, expensive possessions, fine food and drink, and physical pleasures
baptism
the person being baptized is sprinkled with water, though some churches immerse the person completely
Tower of Babel
an Old Testament story where the people who built it tried to make it so tall that it would reach up to heaven, but God punished them for their pride by making each of them speak a different language
bar mitzvah
a Jewish religious ceremony for 13 year old boys; at this point they take on adult religious and social responsibilities
bat mitzvah
a religious ceremony for 13 year old girls where they take on adult religious and social responsibilities
brother’s keeper
in an Old Testament narration where Cain killed his brother Abel
Buddhism
major religion of Asia based on the teachings of the Buddha; meditation is a way of thinking deeply and calmly
John Calvin
founded a religion called Calvinism that stressed that people are saved through God’s grace rather than their own merits
Cain and Abel
Old Testament story where once they both offered gifts to God, God liked Abel’s gift but not Cain’s. Cain was so jealous and angry that he killed Abel, thus committing the first murder
Communion
priest or minister gives bread to the church members. Some churches also use wine in the ceremony
Calvary
Jesus was crucified on a hill named Calvary
chosen people
God chose the Israelites as his special people, He promised that they would possess a land of their own and grow into a great nation
