Mid-Term:

Question 1

Sympathetic Magic

Answer 1

Is an specific or purposeful action that is done to evoke an action from God. This was seen throughout the Hebrew scriptures in early Genesis, which translated to change in the understanding of God and is seen throughout Exodus.
Some examples include: prostitutes participating in sexual rituals and sacrifices.

Question 2

Correspondences

Answer 2

Human religion arises when complex interactions between humans and the divine occur. These interactions require a higher leveled religious official to interpret them and use the proper ritual/cult (s).
An example is the connection between sin and leprosy.

Question 3

Oral Tradition

Answer 3

Differing versions of a story will circulate in a spoken form for a long time, as written records weren’t prominent in primitive times. This was a significant way to circulate information and pass the stories of one’s importance.
An example of this was seen in the story of Exodus.

Question 4

Polytheism

Answer 4

Belief in and simultaneous worship of many gods/

Question 5

Henotheism

Answer 5

Belief that there are many existing Gods, but the worship and devotion to one.

Question 6

Syncretism

Answer 6

Blending of two religions.

Question 7

Pentateuch

Answer 7

The first five books of the Bible: Genesis, Exodus, Leviticus, Numbers, Deuteronomy. Greek Version.

Question 8

Torah

Answer 8

The first five books of the Bible: Genesis, Exodus, Leviticus, Numbers, Deuteronomy. Jewish Version- thought to be given to Moses on Mnt. Sinai.

Question 9

Exodus

Answer 9

• Second book in the old testament.
• Most important story in the old testament.
• Hebrew oppression in Egypt.
• Call of Moses.
  -The exodus is dated to about 1290 bc. Many of the details in the story are consistent with reports of the region, and scholars believe that the exodus really happened in human history. The exodus is not intended to be written as a conglomeration of historical facts but as a story that carries instances of God’s revelation to the Hebrew people. God is the real hero of the story, Moses’s position as a profit is significant, but not the focus. The exodus binds the Hebrew people together, bonds them.
  Exodus’s significance lies in the connection god is able to make with the Hebrews. His works unified a marginalized society through unique acts of kindness.

Question 10

Apiru/Habiru

Answer 10

The Apiru/Habiru, was a group of marginalized members of the society seen in biblical times. These people were comparable to modern day gypsies and didn’t belong to one of the established nations at the time.

They were sometimes forced into slavary and in many cases had to work on the building projects at this time. They were seen in the story of Exodus, and like the Hebrew slaves had to serve on the building project.

Question 11

YHWH

Answer 11

This is God’s name, which is very important, because names at this time were believed to encapsulate one’s identity. The translation of the name implies that God is always with us, or in the case of Exodus, with the Hebrews. Also, it recognizes that his divine being has free will.
Yahweh, based on the verb to be.
May mean: “I am who am” or “i will be who I will be”

Question 12

Prophet

Answer 12

This is a person called by God, who acts as an intermediate being of communication between God’s self and human beings.
Example: Moses was a prophet to the Hebrew people.

Question 13

Covenant

Answer 13

This is a special relationship between God and his creation. The relationship binds them together through shared values, a commitment that carries promises and obligations, and has the quality of consistency.
The promises and obligations are set out in the ten commandments, which are consistent with God’s actions and treatment to the people of Israel.

*Do I need to reference that circumcision is the way the Covenant is sealed?

Question 14

Economic Poverty

Answer 14

“Anawin”

These individuals struggle to survive- physically, materially, concretely.

Question 15

Sociological Poverty

Answer 15

Those that are despised by the ruling society, those considered sinners, tax collectors, and prostitutes.

A large portion of the marginalized members of society.

Question 16

Universalism

Answer 16

Jesus brought salvation to the whole world. He especially did this to the poor and marginalized of society.

Question 17

Kingdom of God (Luke)

Answer 17

Partial to the poor, as noted in the Hebrew scriptures.
The kingdom is humanity living on Earth as God intended them to live. That is to say, living together as a collective community who cares for one another, shares with one another, is at peace with one another, and ultimately in fellowship with God.

Question 18

Samaritan

Answer 18

The parable of the Good Samaritan,
An example used to demonstrate the importance of loving those who may not be our friends.
Jesus wants us to love our neighbor as we love our own.
The Samaritans were the poor people from the upper kingdom who were conquered by Syrians and left behind and then intermarried with those conquerors. they were regarded as political traitors. also they were gentiles so they were seen as religious traitors as well.

Question 19

Nominalism (costantine)

Answer 19

The Gap between practice and identity. Those that identify as Christians but they commit consciously poor practices are nominalist.
This idea was seen through the history of Christianity and in particular the reign of Constantine.

Question 20

Works (Paul)

Answer 20

Paul was very particular in his definition of works. He said we are not saved by observing what he calls the “works of law”, but by their faith in Jesus Christ.
So… works of the law, (keeping Kosher, purity laws, circumcision, etc.)

Question 21

Faith (Luther)

Answer 21

A wedding ring where Christ shares in the sins, death and pains of hell which are his bride’s (our soul’s)

Question 22

Works (Luther)

Answer 22

Necessary to be a servant of others.
Actions done to “control our own body” because “he meets a contrary will in his own flesh which strives to serve the world and seeks its own advantage.

Question 23

Ignatius (spiritual exercises)

Answer 23

A compilation of mediations, prayers, and contemplative practices developed by St.Ignatius Loyola to help deepen their relationship with God.

Question 24

Ignatius ( consolation)

Answer 24

In a period of discernment one must figure if their thoughts, actions, and desires are beneficial steps towards leading us to what God wants.

Question 25

Ignatius (Desolation)

Answer 25

Thoughts, actions, desires that lead you away from God.

Question 26

Ignatius ( Discernment)

Answer 26

A period of intense focus that allows one to critically think about what has occurred and whether it is leading them to or away from God .

Question 27

Ignatius (Examen)

Answer 27

Peaceful daily reflective prayer that begins with a period of thanks, and invites one to find the movement of God while reflecting on people, actions, thoughts and your day as a whole.
Many Jesuits do this a minimum of two times a day.