Judaism

Question 0

Identify the 2 relationships in Martin Buber’s philosophy of Dialogue?

Answer 0

I-It and I-Thou(Which can be further broken down into I-Eternal Thou)

Question 1

“salvation of mankind lies in opting for justice and rejecting injustice.”

Answer 1

Martin Buber

Question 2

“When two people relate to each other authentically and humanly, God is the electricity that surges between them.”

Answer 2

Martin Buber

Question 3

Outline the thesis behind Martin Buber’s philosophy of Dialogue?

Answer 3

Buber’s philosophy argued that morality is not determined by humanity or the world, but morality is determined by the relationship between humanity and the world.

Question 4

Contrast the definitions of Contribution and Impact?

Answer 4

Contribution - aspects given to [ to Judaism ]

Impact - legacy or change brought about [ to Judaism ]

Question 5

Identify the five aspects of Buber’s life which are studied in relation to. Judasim?

Answer 5

Philosophy of Dialogue 
Jewish Identity on Nazi Europe 
Adult Education
Translation of Hebrew Bible into German 
Interfaith Dialogue

Question 6

What quotes can be used to support Martin Buber’s Philosophy of Dialogue?

Answer 6

“All real living is meeting” & “When two people relate to each other authentically and humanely, God is the electricity that surges between them” (Martin Buber)

Question 7

Distinguish Between I-It and I-Thou relationships?

Answer 7

I-It involves monologue, opposing parties are tarted as objects, and there is distance between both parties.

I-Thou involves dialogue, parties treated as subjects bound in an intimate relationship.

Question 8

Describe the I -Eternal Thou relationship?

Answer 8

Revelation is a consequence of dialogue with god in the I-Eternal Thou relationship, it is evident in all aspects of life and creation. Revelation is perpetuating into the present and future , not just an aspect in the past. Revelation of one generation may not be binding on another.

As Such individual piety is judged on how they meet everyday challenges and interact in the world.