RELG 2650 Midterm 1 questions with complete solutions

What are the three abrahamic religions? Correct Answer-Judaism, Christianity, Islam What are 2 great scholars that influenced Christianity Correct Answer-Maimonides and Ibn Sina All three religions were influenced by what type of thought Correct Answer-Greek thought (Aristotle, Plato, Galen) Who is Elliot Dorff Correct Answer-Conservative Rabbi, Professor and bioethicist. Created a list of fundamental Jewish themes/beliefs regarding health care Covenant Correct Answer-An agreement between two parties, usually of unequal power. Lists obligations and promises that both parties commit to Noahide covenant Correct Answer-Gods covenant with Noah; sets forth moral love for all people Covenant with Israel Correct Answer-God promises the Israelites love and protection commitment in exchange for the Israelites keeping the commandments. Five books of the torah Correct Answe