Monotheism Flashcards
“mono”
one
“theism” comes from the Greek root “theos” which means…
God
Monotheism
the belief in one entity
Some monotheistic religions include the Abrahamic religions:
Judaism
Christianity
Islam
Who are the Abrahamic religions named after?
The Patriarch Abraham
“Patriarch” comes from what roots?
Patria: family
Pater: father
Arches: to rule
What is Zoroastrianism?
Zoroastrianism is an ancient Persian religion
Zoroastrians believe in the all-good and all-powerful…
Ahura Mazda
Zoroastrians believe in the concept of…
cosmic dualism
What is cosmic dualism?
In the Zoroastianic religion, they believe that there is an evil force (Angra Mainyu) which is not equal to Ahura Mazda but which is in constant opposition
Some of the monotheisms that we will be studying are…
post axial age religions
Judaism is a __________ religion.
Globalized
Judaism is one of the top ___ ________ religions in the world. Particularly popular in the _______________.
Judaism is one of the TOP TEN RELIGIONS in the world, particularly popular in the UNITED STATES.
How many Jews are there in the US?
roughly 6 million
Where is the oldest source for the story of Abraham found?
the biblical book of Genesis
Torah
A jewish scripture which lists commandments
Where is the oldest source for the story of Abraham found?
the biblical book of Genesis
In the Jewish tradition, Abraham is known as “Avraham Avinu” meaning…
our father Abraham
In Judaism, Abraham is the father both,
of the religion and biologically
Covenant
a deal with God
Talmud
a jewish book
When were the Rabbinic times?
70 CE to 500 CE
Jews are descended from the lineage of what three people?
Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob
Jews are descended from the lineage of what three people?
Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob
Zionism
referred to as a form of “secularized messianism”
Moses
led the Jewish people out of Egyptian slavery
What is Henotheism?
it is the worship of one deity with an understanding that multiple deities exist?
The early Canaanite religion leaned towards…
henotheism
What is the view of time in transcendental religions?
linear
religious systems that are _____ are concerned with the end of time
eschatological
what are apocalyptic systems?
ones where the end is thought to be coming soon
Zoroastrianism was formed by _______, also called _________
Zoroaster also called Zarathustra
Zoroastrianism greatly influenced…
modern monotheisms
The Abrahamic Religions in order are…
Judaism, Christianity, and Islam
Judaism arguably begins as…
Henotheism
Who is Sarai?
Abrahams half sister and wife
What does the name Sarai mean?
Princess
What age does Abraham receive the prophecy?
Age 75
What is the age difference between Sarai and Abraham?
10 years
At aged 75, Abraham travels out of _____ and towards ______.
Ur and towards Canaan
What is the name of Sarai’s Egyptian handmaiden?
Hagar
Hagars son is named…
Ishmael
Ishmaels lineage is followed, destined to become what group?
Muslims (Islam)
what does circumsized mean?
to cut around
How old is Sarai when she gives birth?
90
What is the name of the promised son of Abraham?
Isaac
Isaac is the son through which what heritages are traced?
Judaism and Christianity
