M13 Flashcards
Define:
Scripture
The holy writing of a religion.
Define:
Oral Tradition
The passing on of cultural of religious traditions from one generation to the next by speaking - telling of stories.
Define:
Sacred
Holy or special
Define:
Chant
A repitition of words or sentences in a simple kind of song.
Define:
Gospel
Good news.
The first 4 books of the New Testament
How did religions pass on information from generation to generation?
- People have written down the history and stories about the forefathers of the various religions.
- Others have passed the information on by oral tradition.
List 5 roles that scripture and oral tradition play in the lives of religious people.
- Tells people where they come from.
- Gives history of people.
- Comforts people in difficult times
- Encourages people to be good people
- Teaches people how to live their lives
Whys is scripture and oral tradition important?
It teaches people how to live their lives and encourages people to be good people.
How did the prophet Mohammed receive the words of Allah?
The words of Allah were given to the prophet Mohammed by the angel Gabriel.
On what did Mohammed’s friends write his teachings?
On pieces of material and even dried camel bones.
What do the scriptures of Islam, Judaism and Christianity all have in common?
They all recognise Abraham as being the key person in the history of their religion.
Because of this, they all believe in the Old Testament or parts thereof.
What kinds of things will you find in Vedic Literature?
- Hymns
- Prayers
- Chants
- Poems
Why do Buddhists chant their scriptures?
They do it to calm themselves and focus on their beliefs.
