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Module 2 Discussion – Judaism

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    Judaism Discussion

After studying  Module 2: Lecture Materials & Resources , as well as reviewing the  Judaism Study Resources.pdf  Download Judaism Study Resources.pdfpage, discuss the following:

In your reading of  Chapter 10 – Encountering Judaism: The Way of God’s People as well as the other readings for the week, you have gained a better understanding of the central themes of Judaism. As you learned more about the religion, you may have noticed the many similarities that Judaism shares with Christianity as the relationship between the two religions is rather unique. Christianity is rooted in Judaism historically, scripturally, liturgically, and even theologically. No two major world religions have so much in common. Below are a handful of the common elements shared by these two religions, however, it is important to note that even though these religions share several common elements, they articulate them differently. Last week, we expounded upon how some of these themes are understood in the context of Catholicism and now you will describe how they are understood in Judaism.

Note: Yahveh is the most accurate pronunciation of the holiest name of God. Because of the 2nd Commandment (Exodus-Shemot 20:7), most Jews never say it; instead, they substitute either Adonai or HaShem. [Yahweh & Jehovah are popular but erroneous pronunciations.]

Select two themes from the list below and present the Jewish teaching on the chosen theme.

· Jewish Understanding of God

· Salvation

· Creation

· Eschatology

· Pain and Suffering

· Freedom and Free Will

· Virtues

· Sin 

Each selected theme must:

· Be explained in at least one paragraph

· Incorporate at least 2 direct quotations with accompanying in-text citations from either the required weekly readings or a resource found on the “Judaism Study Resources” page linked below.  Judaism Study Resources.pdf  Download Judaism Study Resources.pdf 

Submission Instructions:

· Your initial post should be at least 150 words. Incorporate different sources, formatted, and cited as the instructor indicated in the announcements. 

Grading Rubric 

Your assignment will be graded according to the following rubric:  Rubric – Judaism Discussion.pdf

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Module 2: Lecture Materials & Resources

  Judaism

Read and watch the lecture resources & materials below early in the week to help you respond to the discussion questions and to complete your assignment(s).

(Note: The citations below are provided for your research convenience. You should always cross-reference the current CMOS guide for correct styling of citations and references in your academic work.)

Read

· Van Voorst, Robert E. World RELG4:  Introduction to World Religions (4th ed.). Boston: Cengage MindTap, 2018.

· Chapter 10:  Encountering Judaism: The Way of God's People Chapter 10 Slides Download Chapter 10 Slides

· "Noahide Covenant: Theology and Jewish Law." Boston College. Accessed March 8, 2023. https://www.bc.edu/content/dam/files/research_sites/cjl/texts/cjrelations/resources/sourcebook/Noahide_covenant.htm#:~:text=Text&text=The%20descendants%20of%20Noah%20were,blood%20of%20a%20living%20animal. "Noahide Covenant: Theology and Jewish Law"

· Seven rules that all of us must keep, regardless of who we are or from where we come. Without these seven things, it would be impossible for humanity to live together in harmony.

· Septimus, Daniel. "The Thirteen Principles of Faith." My Jewish Learning, n.d.  https://www.myjewishlearning.com/article/the-thirteen-principles-of-faith/Links to an external site. . The Thirteen Principles of FaithLinks to an external site.

Watch

· Cogito. "What Is Judaism?"  YouTube. Presentation. May 2, 2020. https://youtu.be/0VAylWxDQfk. What is Judaism? (17:01)Links to an external site.

· Project Inspire. "Rabbi Ken Spiro – World Perfect: The Jewish Impact on Civilization."  YouTube. Presentation. June 23, 2020. https://youtu.be/S8883H2mJ6s. Rabbi Ken Spiro – World Perfect: The Jewish Impact on Civilization (58:13)Links to an external site.

· JBS. "Jewish Values: Rabbi Ken Spiro."  YouTube. Presentation. October 14, 2011. https://youtu.be/1QqsA6aqRzo. Jewish Values: Rabbi Ken Spiro (1:06:12)Links to an external site.

· VJSurgeon. "Israel – Western Wall."  YouTube. Presentation. April 3, 2007. https://youtu.be/_22cCAnw7oo. Israel – Western Wall (2:35)Links to an external site.

· Yad Vashem. "Yad Vashem: Remembering the Past, Shaping the Future."  YouTube. Presentation. April 30, 2009. https://youtu.be/6X6ku8KNsOw. Yad Vishem: Remembering the Past, Shaping the Future (6:58)Links to an external site.

· Jewish Learning. "Some Yiddish Expressions JewU 167 Rabbi Jonathan Ginsburg."  YouTube. Presentation. July 26, 2007. https://youtu.be/Q27XCkDSLbY. Some Yiddish Expressions JewU 167 Rabbi Jonathan Ginsburg (6:20)Links to an external site.

· StyleLikeU. "StyleLikeU Uniforms: The Substance of Hasidic Style."  YouTube. Presentation. November 1, 2013. https://youtu.be/ywGh0G3x-50. The Substance of Hasidic Style (16:10)Links to an external site.

Supplemental Materials & Resources

· Van Voorst, Robert E.  World RELG4: Introduction to World Religions (4th ed.). Boston: Cengage MindTap, 2018.

· Chapter 10 Review Cards Download Chapter 10 Review Cards

· Chapter 10: Further Exploration and Readings Download Chapter 10: Further Exploration and Readings

· Judaism Resources Page

 

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