WORLD RELIGIONS MIDTERM REVIEW Flashcards
(92 cards)
aboriginal
(indigenous religions & theory of religion)
ones that have been there since the earliest known times or that were there before people or animals from other countries arrived
complementary dualism
(indigenous religions & theory of religion)
belief that two entities can exist together and supplement each other in a harmonious way
conflict dualism
(indigenous religions & theory of religion)
belief that two entities are in constant opposition and will never be able to coexist peacefully
cosmology
(indigenous religions & theory of religion)
the study of the origin, evolution, and fate of the universe
cosmogony
(indigenous religions & theory of religion)
branch of religion that studies the origin + development of the universe, usually from a religious perspective
eschatology
(indigenous religions & theory of religion)
branch of theory that focuses on the end of time and the ultimate destiny of humanity
ghost dance
(indigenous religions & theory of religion)
religious ritual originating in the late 1880s. ritual of renewal and spiritual healing
mana
(indigenous religions & theory of religion)
a spiritual power or force in many religions and cultures, believed to be of a supernatural source
oral traditions
(indigenous religions & theory of religion)
traditional songs, stories, customs and beliefs passed down orally from generation to generation
shaman
(indigenous religions & theory of religion)
a person believed to achieve various powers through trance or acstatic religious experience
sun dance
(indigenous religions & theory of religion)
a ceremony in Native American religious traditions that honors the sun, giving thanks to the gifts of the sun, such as light and health
syncretism
(indigenous religions & theory of religion)
combining of different beliefs and practices from various religious and cultural traditions in order to form a new, blended belief system
revitalization movements
(indigenous religions & theory of religion)
religious movements aimed at restoring vitality and enthusiasm for a particular faith or dominion
ritual
(indigenous religions & theory of religion)
symbolic activities performed within a religious or spiritual context
taboo
(indigenous religions & theory of religion)
a religious or cultural prohibition against an act or behavior, usually based on religious beliefs, societal norm, or traditions
trickster
(indigenous religions & theory of religion)
a figure or spirit in many religions, myths, and stories who plays tricks or otherwise disobeys normal rules and conventional behavior
totem
(indigenous religions & theory of religion)
objects, animals, or symbols believed to possess spiritual or religious significance to a person, family, or group of people
yoruba
(indigenous religions & theory of religion)
an African traditional religion that is based on the worship of ancestors, gods, and spirits (includes practice of divination and sacrifice + belief in reincarnation)
apocalypse
(judaism)
the end of days, when the messiah will come and the world will be redeemed + perfected
ashkenazi
(judaism)
a Jewish ethnic group descended from Jewish communities of Central and Eastern Europe; known for their unique religious practices and culture, as well as their dinstinctive language and liturgy
bar mitzvah
(judaism)
a Jewish coming-of-age ceremony that marks a boy’s transition into adulthood; typically celebrated when a boy is 13
diaspora
(judaism)
refers to Jews who are disperesed among other nations, but still remain connected to their Jewish identity + faith
exile
(judaism)
refers to the state of being seperated or removed from one’s homeland (result of Jewish diaspora)
exodus
(judaism)
refers to the story of Ismaelites leaving slavery in Egypt and moving to the Promised Land