Nature of Religion
Define a transcendent and immanent worldview and give an example of each.
Transcendent: belief in a divine power of being, beyond the human world eg. Judaism, Islam, Christianity (God the Father)
Immanent: belief in a divine power or being, working within humans/the human world eg. Buddhism, Aboriginal Spiritualities, Christianity (The Holy Spirit).
Name and spell the local Aboriginal language group for Wagga Wagga.
Wiradjuri
Who is considered to be the "father" of Judaism?
Provide his original name and name changed by God.
Provide his wife's original name and name changed by God.
Abram - Abraham
Sarai- Sarah
Name the 3 Principal Beliefs of Judaism.
One God, the Covenant and Moral Law.
What is the name of the weekly tradition/observance for Jewish people that we have studied in this unit. What is it commemorating?
Shabbat. The 7th day of creation, when God rested.
List the 5 major world religions.
Judaism, Christianity, Islam, Buddhism and Hinduism.
Aboriginal Spirituality involves the ____________ connection between 3 main aspects which are, ________, ________ and _________.
Aboriginal Spirituality involves the inextricable connection between 3 main aspects which are, the Dreaming, land and identity.
List the 3 patriarchs of Judaism in chronological order.
BONUS MARKS: What did God change the 3rd one's name to?
Abraham, Isaac & Jacob
Israel
Identify the primary sacred text and the secondary text of Judaism.
The Talmud (Commentaries written by Jewish rabbis and scholars)
From the syllabus, what are the 3 areas that we study for the Core Ethical Teachings of Judaism?
Core Ethical Teachings:
• the Commandments of the Torah
• the Prophetic Vision
• the Book of Proverbs
Identify 2 things that religion contributes to the lives of individuals and 2 things that religion contributes to society.
To the lives of individuals: Meaning and Purpose, Answers to Life's Big Questions Moral and Ethical Guidance, Community and Belonging, Spiritual Experiences and Growth, Coping with Difficult Times, Improved Mental and Physical Health, Increased Happiness and Well-being, Increased Happiness and Well-being, Framework for Identity, Inspiration for Art and Culture.
To society: Social Cohesion and Stability, Moral and Ethical Frameworks for Society, Philanthropy and Charitable Work, Community Building, Preservation of Cultural Heritage, Advocacy for Social Justice, Education and Healthcare, Conflict Resolution and Peacebuilding, Influence on Laws and Public Policy.
Within Aboriginal culture and spirituality, time is not measured or understood as linear, but instead as:
___________
circular or metatemporal.
Mesopotamia
Canaan
Name the 3 variants of Judaism and provide 1 unique feature of each.
Orthodox:
Strict Adherence to Halakha (Jewish Law), Written Torah and the Oral Torah (as interpreted in the Talmud and subsequent rabbinic tradition) are divinely inspired and binding. Strive to observe Jewish law in all aspects of life. Emphasis on Tradition, generally resists modernizing changes to religious practice and belief.
Conservative: Halakha/law as binding but believes it should be interpreted and adapted to modern circumstances. Balance of Tradition and Modernity. Hebrew used as the primary language of prayer, but some English is often incorporated. Allowing women to participate fully, including as rabbis.
Progressive/Reform: Emphasis on Ethics and Individual Autonomy. Views Judaism as a constantly evolving tradition that should adapt to the changing needs of modern life. It tends to interpret Jewish law rather than adhere to it strictly, focusing on the underlying values and principles. Diversity of Practice: There is a wide range of observance within Reform Judaism, reflecting individual choices and interpretations
Acts of Loving Kindness in Hebrew, is known as:
Provide an example of what a Jewish person could do to practice this.
Gemilut Chasidim
eg. Making meals for people, visiting the sick etc.
Identify the term which means belief in ONE god/divine being, and provide an example of a religion that fits this category.
Identify the term which means belief in MULTIPLE gods/divine beings, and provide an example of a religion that fits this category.
ONE god/divine being= monotheism
eg. Judaism, Christianity, Islam
MULTIPLE gods/divine beings= polytheism
eg. Buddhism, Hinduism, Shintoism, Aboriginal Spiritualities.
Complete the syllabus outcome:
Outline the nature of the Dreaming in relation to:
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- origins of the universe
- sacred sites
- stories of the Dreaming
- symbolism and art
Outline the covenant between God and the Jewish people focusing on what God promised and what the Jewish people promised.
God promised a land and a people (and to protect them).
The Jews promised to worship and obey God (and only God), and to circumcise all Jewish males.
Fill in the blanks:
The Jewish commandments are known in Hebrew as the _________, and there are _______ of them in the Torah. The Hebrew term for the following of the law is the H______________.
The Jewish commandments are known in Hebrew as the Mitzvot, and there are 613 of them in the Torah. The Hebrew term for the following of the law is the Halakha.
In English, what does Tikkun Olam mean?
Repair of the World.
List the 4 characteristics of religion and provide an example of each one.
- beliefs and believers
- sacred texts and writings
- ethics
- rituals and ceremonies.
Examples at teacher's discretion.
Identify the following aspects of our local Aboriginal language group in Wagga Wagga:
1. Totem:
2. Ancestral/Creator being:
3. Sacred Site:
1. Totem: Gugaa (goanna)
2. Ancestral/Creator being: Biyaami (from the sky)
3. Sacred Site: Kengal (The Rock) or Wollundry Lagoon etc.
Fill-in-the-blanks:
Moses led the Israelites out of ________ in Egypt during the _________. They miraculously crossed the _____ _____. On ______ _______, Moses received the _______ from God, which forms the basis of Jewish _____.
Moses led the Israelites out of slavery in Egypt during the Exodus. They miraculously crossed the Red Sea. On Mount Sinai, Moses received the Torah from God, which forms the basis of Jewish law.
Torah (Teaching/Law): These are the first five books (Genesis, Exodus, Leviticus, Numbers, Deuteronomy) and are considered the most sacred. Given to Moses by God.
Nevi'im (Prophets): This section is divided into the Former Prophets (Joshua, Judges, Samuel, Kings) which tell the historical narratives of the Israelites in the Land of Israel, and the Latter Prophets (Isaiah, Jeremiah, Ezekiel, and the Twelve Minor Prophets) who delivered messages and warnings from God.
Ketuvim (Writings): This is a diverse collection of books including Psalms, Proverbs, Job, Song of Songs, Ruth, Lamentations, Ecclesiastes, Esther, Daniel, Ezra-Nehemiah, and Chronicles.Think of it as the songs, wisdom, and additional stories of the Jewish people.
List the 4 virtues found in the Book of Proverbs:
Wisdom, righteousness, purity and generosity of spirit.