RLGA02H3 Study Guide - Final Guide: Ihsan, Esoteric Interpretation Of The Quran, Dhikr
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Midrash: any of a group of jewish commentaries on the hebrew scriptures compiled between a. d. 400 and 1200 and based on exegesis, parable, and haggadic legend. Considered to be a compilation of interpretations and critical analyses of religious texts. Diaspora: the dispersion of jews outside of israel from the sixth century b. c. , when they were exiled to babylonia, until the present time. The first diaspora was a result of the babylonian invasion, while the second one occurred as a result of the roman invasion. This lead to the establishment of jewish communities in greece, rome, asia. Menorah: a seven-branched candelabrum used in celebration of hanukkah. Exodus: the jewish book of moses that refers to the departure of the israelites from. Passover: a religious observance celebrated by a small number of protestant churches instead of, or alongside, the more common christian holy day and festival of easter.
