Judeo-Christian Influences

Question 0

Identify 2 key similarities between the creation stories.

Answer 0

• Both show a monotheistic God deliberately involved in the process of creation
• Both show God’s care for his creation and his desire to create something good.

Question 1

Identify 4 key differences between the creation stories.

Answer 1

Genesis 1 vs Genesis 2

• Creatio ex Nihilo/ God as a craftsman
• All humans imago dei/ Eve created from Adam’s rib
• God called ‘God’/ God called ‘Our Lord’ suggesting a personal relationship
• Transcendent/ Anthropomorphic

Question 2

What image of God does the passage from Job suggest?

Answer 2

God as a CRAFTSMAN rather than creator. Architectural language like ‘measuring line’, ‘pillars’ and ‘cornerstone’ are mentioned. Furthermore, if he had a measuring line, he must have had something to measure.

Question 3

What is the Euthrypho dilemma?

Answer 3

Does God command things because he they are good or are things good because he has commanded them?

Question 4

Give 3 examples of God’s goodness.

Answer 4

• The beauty of nature
• The Bible
• Sacrificing Jesus.

Question 5

What is unique about the relationship between Jesus and God?

Answer 5

It’s not a normal Father/Son relationship, Jesus is both fully human and fully divine.