Monotheism Flashcards
(47 cards)
“mono”
one
“theism” comes from the Greek root “theos” which means…
God
Monotheism
the belief in one entity
Some monotheistic religions include the Abrahamic religions:
Judaism
Christianity
Islam
Who are the Abrahamic religions named after?
The Patriarch Abraham
“Patriarch” comes from what roots?
Patria: family
Pater: father
Arches: to rule
What is Zoroastrianism?
Zoroastrianism is an ancient Persian religion
Zoroastrians believe in the all-good and all-powerful…
Ahura Mazda
Zoroastrians believe in the concept of…
cosmic dualism
What is cosmic dualism?
In the Zoroastianic religion, they believe that there is an evil force (Angra Mainyu) which is not equal to Ahura Mazda but which is in constant opposition
Some of the monotheisms that we will be studying are…
post axial age religions
Judaism is a __________ religion.
Globalized
Judaism is one of the top ___ ________ religions in the world. Particularly popular in the _______________.
Judaism is one of the TOP TEN RELIGIONS in the world, particularly popular in the UNITED STATES.
How many Jews are there in the US?
roughly 6 million
Where is the oldest source for the story of Abraham found?
the biblical book of Genesis
Torah
A jewish scripture which lists commandments
Where is the oldest source for the story of Abraham found?
the biblical book of Genesis
In the Jewish tradition, Abraham is known as “Avraham Avinu” meaning…
our father Abraham
In Judaism, Abraham is the father both,
of the religion and biologically
Covenant
a deal with God
Talmud
a jewish book
When were the Rabbinic times?
70 CE to 500 CE
Jews are descended from the lineage of what three people?
Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob
Jews are descended from the lineage of what three people?
Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob
