Hebrew and Persian Mythology Flashcards
Religion founded by Rumi
Whirling Dervishes
Founder of Zoroastrianism
Zoraster or Zarathustra
Good God in Zoroastrianism
Ahura Mazda
Bad God in Zoroastrianism
Ahriman
What scholars call the first five books of old testament
Pentatuk
A muslim person who has taken a vow of poverty
Dervish
Archetype found in the bible
Biblical Hero
Scrolls found near the dead sea
Dead Sea Scrolls
Persian poems
Rubai from the Rubaiyat, author is Omar Khayyam
Story with moral stated directly
Didactic
Sufism
A sect of islam
Caliph
Muslim leader
First five books of the bible
Genesis, Exodus, Leviticus, Numbers, Deuteronomy
Central message of Islam
There is a single, unique God who is the creator and sustainer of life, and Mohammad is his prophet.
5 pillars of Islam
- Fasting During the Month of Ramadan
- 5 Daily prayers facing Mecca
- Pilgrimage to Mecca at least once in your life.
- Profess your faith in Islam
- Must donate a portion of your income to charity.