Vocabulary term 2 Flashcards
Judiasm
the monotheistic religion of the Jews
christianity
a religion based on the teachings of Jesus
Islam
the religion of muslims, a monotheistic faith
rites
a practice or religious act
tenets
a principle or belief
tolerance
to have the ability to endure the opinions of others
monotheism
belief in a single powerful god
polytheism
believes in more than one god
diversity
a range of different things
Quran
Islamic sacred book believed to be the word of God
Bible
christian scriptures having old and new testaments
Torah
the first 5 books of the Hebrew scriptures that Moses wrote that is the law of God
Talmud
the body of Jewish civil and ceremonial law and legend comprising the Mishnah and the Gemara.
rabbi
Jewish scholar or teacher who teaches Jewish laws
imam
the person who leads prayers in a muslim place of worship
