Vocabulary Term 2 Flashcards
Judaism
An ancient monotheistic religion, with the Torah as its foundational text (part of the larger text known as the Tanakh or Hebrew Bible), and supplemental oral tradition represented by later texts such as the Midrash and the Talmud.
Christianity
The world’s largest religion, with over 2.4 billion adherents, known as Christians.
Islam
A monotheistic and Abrahamic religion articulated by the Qur’an, a religious text considered by its adherents to be the verbatim word of God.
RItes
A religious or other solemn ceremony or act.
Tenets
A principle or belief, especially one of the main principles of a religion or philosophy.
Tolerance
The ability or willingness to tolerate something, in particular the existence of opinions or behavior that one does not necessarily agree with.
Monotheism
The doctrine or belief that there is only one God.
Polytheism
The belief in or worship of more than one god.
Diversity
The state of being diverse; variety.
Quran
The central religious text of Islam, which Muslims believe to be a revelation from God
Bible
A collection of texts sacred in Judaism and Christianity. It is a collection of scriptures written at different times by different authors in different locations.
Torah
The central reference of the religious Judaic tradition. It has a range of meanings.
Talmud
A central text of Rabbinic Judaism.
Rabbi
A Jewish scholar or teacher, especially one who studies or teaches Jewish law. A person appointed as a Jewish religious leader.
Imam
An Islamic leadership position. It is most commonly in the context of a worship leader of a mosque and Muslim community by Sunni Muslims.
