HUM 001B Lecture 3: Theology
Document Summary
The relationship between god and human beings. What humans are able to know about god, and . Follow the laws that god gave to moses. Mutual reinforcement of & compliance with the law. During the time of jesus - hierarchical organization. Increasingly hierarchical structure reflected in the temple architecture. Indicted the hypocrisy of the pharisees (who did not follow the laws they preached about) Emphasized the spirit rather than the strict letter of the law. Saw his body, and the bodies of his followers, as a temple for the holy spirit. I am the vine, you [are] the branches -john 15:5. Morals: judgments about right and wrong - can be more personal, subjective or internal. Paul - internal experience of faith salvation. Born 5 bce. likely in tarsus, eastern turkey. Diaspora jew: raised as a traditional jew. Paul emphasizes the spirit rather than the letter of the law.
