CSTU Exam 2 Latest Updated

Monotheism - ANSWER-The idea of a single, supreme, and all powerful God. What religions dominate the western world? - ANSWER-Judaism, Christianity, and Islam Judaism- Origins - ANSWER-Genesis account, Adam and Eve in the garden, Tree of Knowledge The Covenant - ANSWER-Between Abraham and God, God would give Abraham the promise land. The Exodus - ANSWER-Moses and the Israelites from Egypt Key Theological Concepts of Judaism - ANSWER-God is uncreated God is all-powerful God is just and demands justice Key Rituals in Judaism - ANSWER-Circumcision of males on the eighth day Passover-celebration of the Exodus and the remembrance of captivity in Egypt Sacrifice Ten Commandments - ANSWER-1) you shall no other Gods before me 2) you shall not make any graven images or idols 3) you shall not take the name of the Lord in vain 4) Remember the Sabbath day, to keep it holy. 5) Honor your father and your mother 6) you shall not murder 7) you shall not commit adultery 8) you shall not steal 9) you shall not bear false witness against your neighbor 10) you shall not covet Rabbinical Judaism - ANSWER-Post-Diaspora—Aftermath of Roman Ejection The O.T. (Composed of three basic divisions) - ANSWER-The Torah-Genesis, Exodus, Leviticus, Numbers, Deuteronomy The Prophets- Joshua, Judges, Isaiah, Jeremiah, etc. The Writings- The Psalms, Proverbs, Job, Song of Songs, etc. The Birth of Christ, and The Birth of Christianity - ANSWER-1. Miraculous Birth—born of a Virgin, Mary 2. Begins life ministry at 33, references to his early life as carpenter