RE204 Lecture Notes - Lecture 19: Israel Jacobson, Ethical Monotheism, Talmud
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Denominations and sects: denominations - groups that accept idea that different people require different forms of same faith, able to recognize shared values and basic validity of another form within same tradition. Sects: typically understood as being denominational or sectarian, but more fluid times when which type a group identifies as is challenged, denominational/sectarian perspective. Embrace idea that different people have different needs tend to only exist within structures that recognize personal autonomy. Understood as same religion: get along easier than sects. Sectarian split due to the schisms from the main pillars of a religion. Commonalities wrapped in these core values: reform judaism - more of a denominational outlook, schisms are determined by pillars. German reform movement: reform judaism - post-enlightenment, modern form of judaism from. Sought to harmonize ideals of personalism and reason with judaism initially marked by universalism and move towards protestant religion forms focus on education and liturgy reforms.
