PPT-Chapter 12: Judaism

World Religions A Voyage of Discovery DOC ID TX003949 Yahweh The name of God is identified in the Hebrew Bible with four consonants It is commonly transliterated in English as Yahweh. Special occasions. Aim. : . What . happens at a Bar/ Bat Mitzvah?. Starter:. What special occasions or ceremonies have you been through? (Religious, non-religious, rites of passage). Q: Discuss what effect have they had on you? . The Dead Sea Scrolls. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hEzxWUEu5kc&playnext=1&list=PLB534D2B03D11E003&deature=results_video. Introduction. Judaism was the first monotheistic religion. Both Christianity and Islam have their roots in Judaism. The Story of Judaism. Judaism in Canada. Canada has the fourth-largest Jewish population in the world, after the United States, Israel, and France.. Approximately 330 000 Canadian Jews today trace their origins back to Russian and Eastern European Jews who emigrated to escape persecution during the late 19. RELS 110: World Religions. Love & Peace or Else. Lay down. Lay down. Lay your sweet lovely on the ground. Lay your love on the track. We're . gonna. break the monster's back. Yes we . areâ. Lay down your treasure. DISCUSS the truth of this statement using examples to illustrate you understanding of Judaism as a living religious . tradition. Observant Jews live their lives according to an ancient system of belief. All Jews, regardless of their expression, believe three key things about their God. . Presenter: . Surat. . Shaan. R . Knan. Preferred gender address: he/him or ‘neutral’ . More here: Liberal Judaism. , . Rainbow Jews project. United Kingdom. www.rainbowjews.com ; www.liberaljudaism.org . Judaism is one of the oldest monotheistic religions in the world – over 3500 years old. (@1800 BCE). Monotheistic means a belief in one god (usually referred to as God or Yahweh). . Jewish . people believe that God appointed them to be the “chosen people” and that they would set an example of holiness and ethical behavior to the world.. Judaism. Christianity. Islam. Video Links. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HybxZkMxZvQ. . World Religion. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H9TEiNaRx88. . Monotheistic Religion. 1/7/15 Monotheistic Religions . UNDERSTANDING . THE SCRIPTURES. ANTICIPATORY SET .  . Opening Prayer . on Isaiah . 9:1–6. . .  . Some Jews thought prophecies such as this were fulfilled when the Maccabees established a Jewish state independent of foreign control.. Origins, beliefs and impact.. Introduction. Judaism developed 3,000 years ago, making it one of the world’s oldest religions.. There are nearly 14 million followers of Judaism in the world today.. The Judeo-Christian tradition is a major influence on our society today.. Pages 144-150. The Main Idea. The Jews’ early history began in Canaan and ended when the Romans forced them out of Israel.. Jewish beliefs in God, justice and law anchor their society.. Jewish sacred texts describe the laws and principles of Judaism. Judaism. History. This is the religion of the Jews, Hebrews, or the Israelites.. The Jews did . not. seek out . converts. .. Judaism. History. The religion is a . monotheistic. (one god) religion.. UNDERSTANDING . THE SCRIPTURES. ANTICIPATORY SET .  . Opening Prayer . on Isaiah . 9:1–6. . .  . Some Jews thought prophecies such as this were fulfilled when the Maccabees established a Jewish state independent of foreign control.. TORAH. Founder of Judaism. Often associated with Moses and receiving the law. Biblically starts with Abraham. Historical Development. God’s Election of Israel Revealed (. See timeline. ). God in the world, Gen. 1-11.