Religions Flashcards
Hinduism Texts
The Vedas - primary text
Bhagavad Gita - {dialogue between Krishna (God) and Arjuna about Hindu philosophy} part of Mahabarata (epic poem)
Ramayana - {love story between Rama and Sita} epic poem
Other Texts - Upanishads and Puranas
Hinduism Dates
2000-1700 BCE
Oldest living religion
Hinduism
Type of Religion
Polytheistic Religion
Hinduism
Spiritual Goal
for the soul (or atman) to become a part / be reabsorbed / or set free in Brahman
Hinduism
Founder and Origin
None
Originated in India (dominant in India, Sri Lanka, and Nepal)
Hinduism
Population
14% of world population
450 million people
Judaism
Founder and Origin
Abraham
Originated in Iraq (Sumeria)
Judaism
Type of Religion
First monotheistic religion (revolutionary during Bronze Age)
Judaism Dates
Abraham’s Lifespan and Birthplace
1700 BCE
1700 BCE / born in Mesopotamia
Moses
Event and Date
Leads Israelites out of Egypt
1800 -1200 BCE
Judaism
Spiritual Goal
To follow God’s law or will
Judaism
Messiah
Believe that the messiah has not come yet
Judaism
Texts
Bible (Torah, Old Testament) 10 Commandments (derive from Bible)
Talmud and Mishnah
- Written in 2nd century
- Laws for governing
Judaism
Leader
Rabbi
Judaism
63 BCE
Roman government invade Israel and rename it Palestine (destruction of Jerusalem temple)
