World Religion Early Religions Unit Test Study Sheet Angela Sun Definitions Monotheism- The belief in one god Polytheism- The belief in more than one god Ritual- A prescribed religious procedure or performance Pilgrimage- A long journey to a sacred place or shrine Swastika- The Jainism symbol that summarizes the principles of Jainism Myth- A traditional story‚ usually involving supernatural or imaginary persons‚ that serves to reveal the worldview of a people on natural or social phenomena
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Bread Givers‚ written by Anzia Yezierska‚ is a story that took place on the Lower East Side of New York City during the 1920s. The story describes the struggles Sara Smolinsky‚ a Jewish immigrant‚ faces through out her life such as poverty‚ discrimination‚ oppressing patriarchal values‚ finding her identity while still being unaccepted by her father. Sara Smolinsky was a young Jewish girl who came to America from a small Polish town before she was ten years old. Sara was the youngest of 4 daughters
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During the time when Jesus Christ walked the Earth‚ the nation of Israel was under Roman rule and leadership was hand-picked by the Romans. Herod the Great was king during the birth of Jesus and is mentioned in Matthew chapter 2. In this chapter is where we are introduced to the Magi who follow a star that lead them to Christ. These Magi are more commonly known as the wise men that came from the east. The book of Matthew is clearly centered around Christ as King. Matthew clearly lays that out for
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Katie Kile OT Survey II Dr. Wong 1/29/14 1 Kings 1-8 Chapter Summaries Chapter 1-- King David’s health is declining due to his old age‚ and because of his need to stay warm‚ his servants find him a beautiful nurse who keeps him warm but also remains a virgin (1:1-4). Adonijah attempts to seize the throne by announcing that he will be king‚ preparing for himself chariots and horsemen‚ and holding a political event where he offered sheep and oxen to increase his popularity with the people and secure
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The Upside-Down Kingdom Book Report “Down Is Up” • The kingdom is inverted and challenges our social order • The kingdom is applicable for today’s problems • Kingdom refers to God’s ruling power • The message of Jesus o However‚ was polluted by the idea that the world was going to be ending soon • Why the upside-down kingdom: o Too many different social standings o Not taking the time to figure out why things are a specific way o The Gospel itself • Ethics I agree with many of the points
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So‚ what is theology? “The word "theology" comes from two Greek words‚ Theos meaning ’God’ and logos meaning ’the word about (or the study of) God’ as He is revealed in the Scriptures.” According to the authors of How to Think Theologically‚ anyone who claims to be a Christian there is a high likelihood that you are a theologian. “It is a simple fact of life for Christians; their faith makes them theologians. Deliberately or not‚ think—and act—out of a theological understanding of existence‚ and
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The Bielski brothers were four‚ Tuvia‚ Alexander is also known as Zus‚ Asael‚ and Aron. Tuvia and Zus being the oldest. They were a family of Jews during the Holocaust in World War II. When the German soldiers killed their parents‚ Zus‚ Asael‚ and Aron went to the wood to wait for their other brother Tuvia. Once Tuvia came‚ they decided to hide in the woods. Aron saw how the Germans killed his parents‚ therefore he got a trauma‚ and didn’t talk. Along their journey through the wood they meet other
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“I Am Not Esther” “I am not Esther” is a novel which reveals a story about a girl named “Kirby” whose mother went to Africa and left Kirby with her brother called “Uncle Caleb”. Uncle Caleb and his family were very religious. There was no “TV‚ Radio‚ and mobile”. Behaving in godly way with this family was a part of their life rule. They believed that God solves every problem. Kirby’s name was changed to “Esther” because everyone in the family had to have a Biblical name. Kirby struggled with
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Acts chapter eighteen Paul‚ Silas and Timothy at Corinth; Paul symbolically turns from the Jews‚ to go to the Gentiles at Corinth (vv1-6); Paul starts a work with Crispus‚ a Jew‚ who believes along with his house; many Corinthians believe and are baptised (vv7-8); Paul continues to teach at the Corinthian church for eighteen months (vv9-11); Paul departs and teaches in the synagogue at Ephesus (vv18-20); Paul strengthens the disciples in Galatia and Phrygia (v23); Apollos at Ephesus; shown more truth
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1. What can we learn from Abraham’s example in chapter one with regard to how we engage others from different cultures? According to the book it is common for a stranger to feel fear and anxiety especially in a foreign country. However‚ when the confusion of emotions is overcome then a stranger is enabling to involve in the community. I like the theme of the pages‚ How Not to Bless the Nations. First‚ chapter one starts off with Abraham’s flaws. Abraham lied or did not say the whole truth about
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