UNIT 4 Flashcards
(30 cards)
In the first unit, ethics was approached from what perspective?
A philosophical perspective.
In Unit II, what is the focus regarding ethics?
The impact religion has upon ethics.
What do some people consider the link between ethics and religion?
The commandments.
Why is the link between ethics and religion considered simplistic and inadequate?
It ignores deeper religious understandings and historical-cultural contexts.
Define ‘Covenant.’
A sacred agreement or promise between God and humans.
Define ‘Passover.’
A Jewish feast commemorating the Israelites’ liberation from Egypt.
Define ‘Revelation.’
God’s self-disclosure to humanity.
Define ‘Sin.’
A deliberate offense against God’s will.
Why is Moses honored and what special names was he given?
As a liberator and lawgiver; often called the ‘friend of God’ or ‘God’s messenger.’
What does Moses’ name mean?
‘Drawn out’ (of water).
How was God’s name revealed to Moses?
Through the burning bush; God identified Himself as ‘I AM WHO I AM’ (YHWH).
What was Moses’ mission?
To lead the Israelites out of Egypt and deliver God’s law.
List four important things Moses saw or heard.
- The burning bush
- God’s name (YHWH)
- The Ten Commandments
- God’s covenant with Israel
What is the ‘Decalogue’?
Another term for the Ten Commandments.
What were the consequences of learning God’s name for Moses?
It deepened his relationship with God and increased his responsibility.
Why is YHWH a name with power?
It reveals God’s eternal, self-existent nature.
How did the Name lead to a new way of living?
It demanded holiness and ethical behavior from God’s people.
What are the parts of a biblical covenant?
- Preamble
- Historical Prologue
- Witnesses
- Submission
- Blessings & Curses
What happens to someone who loves the earth, according to St. Augustine?
‘You shall be earth.’
What happens if you love God, according to St. Augustine?
‘You shall be God.’
Use ‘Beatitude’ in a sentence.
The Beatitudes are teachings from Jesus that describe how to live a blessed life.
Use ‘Exegesis’ in a sentence.
Biblical exegesis helps scholars understand the intended meaning of scripture.
Use ‘Hermeneutics’ in a sentence.
Hermeneutics is the theory and method of interpreting sacred texts.
Use ‘Torah’ in a sentence.
The Torah includes the first five books of the Hebrew Bible.
