Comparative Religion Flashcards
Is considered the father of Judaism because he was the first to make a covenant with Yahweh
Abraham
The word “Hebrew” comes from the word “aribu” which means
The Dusty Ones
When he promised to worship Yahweh his people received the promised land called
Canaan
After some time, the Hebrews had to leave the promised land because of the drought. They were held as slaves in Egypt for 600 years until Moses freed them. This escape is called the
Exodus
Who was the Hebrew generalWho brought the Hebrews back to the promised land when Moses died
Joshua
what did important Hebrew leader David called the promised land when he captured the enemies fortress? It became the capital of the Hebrew kingdom
Jerusalem
When Jesus began to preach on Palestine he used stories to teach the values and lessons of Christianity called
Parables
After Jesus died “Christ” was added to his name, coming from the Greek word “Christos” meaning
Messiah/Savior
Was a persecutor of Christians, but later became the first Christian missionary
Paul
For about 200 years there was a time of peace in the Roman Empire which allowed for safe travel and helped with the spread of Christianity called
Pax Romana
Was a Roman general who went 312 AD believed he saw a sign from God and had all his soldiers put crosses on their shields before they went into battle
Constantine
When he became Roman emperor he declared the what which allowed for religious freedom throughout the empire
Edict of Milan
Later and 392 what Emperor made Christianity the official religion of the Roman Empire and outlawed all other religions
Theodosius
Most people in Mecca in the 500s were shipped demon like gods called the
Desert Jinn
Mohammed, after living a very tragic childhood, found comfort and his wife, later became his first convert to Islam. What was her name?
Khadijah
