1. List and explain 3 pieces of information you learned for the first time while reading Armstrong. While studying Ezra I discovered that it marks the start of established Judaism‚ a religion concerned not simply with the gathering and safeguarding of revelation however with its consistent reinterpretation. The law that read was unmistakably obscure to the general population‚ who sobbed in apprehension when they heard the first run through. When he clarified the content‚ the exegete did not recreate
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Religion 212: Final Exam for Angel Santiago Jr. Section A - Which of Paul’s revelations were completely new when compared to Judaism? There are several revelations presented by Paul with greatly differ from those practiced by followers of Judaism. One of this first revelations was that the church should be separate from the synagogue. Paul then states that all people of faith are “children of Abraham‚” meaning that any person of any race are children of God‚ and not just those of Jewish
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anti-Semitism there aren’t real physical problems or many external pressures facing American Jewry. The biggest problem is one of Jewish continuity. There are only some programs succeeding in educating or exciting the next generation of American Jews. Judaism suffers an integration and demographic problem. Many Jews marry non-Jewish partners. This
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Samuel Edelman describes his personal choices in nurturing and sustaining his Jewish cultural and religious identity in the face of the many pressures to assimilate and thereby blur the lines separating Jews from their non-Jewish neighbors and friends. Through descriptions of his journeys to Central Europe and to. his hometown in Pennsylvania‚ Sam explains the alternative possibilities facing Jews in the United States. This essay also provides a larger framework for understanding the experiences
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There is a need to facilitate the greater expressions that culminates to the universal values on the part that involves particular religious communities‚ especially in the modern American society. This should take place without necessarily devaluing the positive national and ethnic characteristics. According to Casanova‚ the sociological insights regarding identity and religion as the basic need for security must be considered including the religious role of identity when under threat (5). As religion
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Dying is part of the normal process of living‚ but that isn’t to say that dealing with death is an easy feat. Thus‚ it is important for nurses to understand their patients’ cultural background in order to provide culturally competent and compassionate care at the end of life. Culturally competent medical care for the dying patient by nurses and healthcare providers alike is a challenging task‚ especially when religious values‚ practices‚ and beliefs influence the treatment decisions for patients
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History and Religion of Ancient Israel: The Second Temple Period Research Paper April 23‚ 2012 In the Mediterranean and Middle East before the Common Era stood two cultures deep in their ways of living. The Greeks and Jews both held rich traditions and with their collision after the expansion of Alexander the Great’s Empire‚ change was on its way. For the Jews‚ this was a familiar sight‚ since they were conquered and ruled by the Egyptians and Babylonians before. These Greek and Macedonian
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throughout the book stands up for the Jews when AntiSemitism was very heavy at that time in Europe. Luther states‚ “When the Jews then see that Judaism has such strong support in Scripture‚ and that Christianity has become a mere babble without reliance on Scripture‚ how can they possibly compose themselves and become right good Christians?” He accepts that Judaism base their faith so strongly on the Bible‚ while Christianity fails to do so. Luther also sees the Jewish people as the people honored by God;
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The Sadducees supported the Hasmonean ruler. The Pharisees opposed him because he spoke of himself as a king even though he was not descended from King David. And even worse‚ he embraced Greek culture and rejected traditional Judaism.5 The Sadducees favored the Hellenization of 1 Merriam-Webster. “Sanhedrin.” Accessed August 1‚ 1017. https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Sanhedrin 2 Charles F. Pfeiffer‚ Between the Testaments (Grand Rapids: Baker Book House‚ 1980)‚ 60. 3
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Foundations midterm topics & questions Remember the BIG STORY: Patriarchs‚ EXODUS‚ Covenant‚ Torah‚ Land‚ Monarchy‚ Temple‚ Split Kingdoms‚ North Destroyed‚ South in EXILE‚ Return to Land‚ rebuild Temple Return from the Exile … Second Temple Judaism Remember the BIG NAMES: Abraham (creator of 3 major religions‚ father of Jewish nation)‚ Isaac (son of Abraham was going to be sacrificed)‚ Jacob/Israel (fight with God‚ named changed to Israel‚ father of 12 tribes)‚ Twelve Tribes (from sons
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