REL 150 Lecture Notes - Lecture 6: Jewish Holidays, Pirkei Avot, Babylonian Captivity
4 Apr 2016
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All of these monotheisms claim a connection to the patriarch abraham. Historical religions: god is involved in human history and historical events reveal things about god: all share a concept of revelation through a sacred text, though exactly how sacred texts are interpreted varies from religion to religion. Classical judaism- 2nd century bce through 18th cce) Other middle eastern religions were polytheistic and cyclical. Hebrew religion, differed- it affirmed one high g-d and a linear view of history. Judge of community of believers and individuals. A bond/ contract between god and israel creating a special relationship between them. Specifies rights and duties appropriate to each side. God gives abraham and descendants the land of canaan. The people promise love, faithfulness and obedience. Hagar & abraham have ishmael: hagar is saran, abraham"s wife"s, handmaid. People of israel according to genesis (abraham, isaac, jacob) Abraham (father: saran (son), isaac (son), ishmael (son)- hagar"s son. Isaac- 1st: esav & 2nd: jacob (twins)
