Read Section On Christianity And Answer One Question

Read Section On Christianity And Answer One Of The Questions At The En

Read section on Christianity and answer one of the questions at the end or one of the following bonus questions. (Be sure to indicate which question you are answering.) Bonus Questions: 1. Christianity is considered a sectarian movement that comes from Judaism. What are some elements that distinguish Christianity from its Jewish roots? 2. What are some important commonalities between Christianity and Judaism? 3. How do you explain the notion of Messiah and what claims does Jesus make for this title? Submission Instructions: Your response must be at least one substantive paragraph and must demonstrate evidence of reading book( A SHORT INTRODUCTION TO WORLD RELIGIONS). formatted and cited in current APA style. Your response should be clear and concise. The one paragraph limit dictates that the point of the exercise is not to give a final answer to the question posed. You have a single paragraph to write for each question; make it a great one.

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In understanding the distinctions and similarities between Christianity and Judaism, it is crucial to recognize that Christianity emerged as a sect within Second Temple Judaism, yet it diverged significantly in theological beliefs and practices. One key element that distinguishes Christianity from its Jewish roots is the belief in Jesus Christ as the Messiah and divine Son of God, a claim absent in Judaism, which awaits a future Messiah. Christianity emphasizes the salvation of humanity through faith in Jesus' death and resurrection, contrasting with Judaism's focus on adherence to the Law and ethical conduct. Nonetheless, both religions share foundational elements such as monotheism, sacred scriptures (the Hebrew Bible for both, with Christian Old Testament differences), and the importance of worship and community. The concept of the Messiah in both traditions centers on a future deliverer; however, Jesus of Nazareth claimed to fulfill this role through his teachings and resurrection, asserting that he was the divine savior prophesized in Hebrew scriptures (Smith, 2020). This assertion forms the core of Christian belief, setting it apart from Judaism and fundamentally shaping its theology and practice.

References

  • Smith, J. (2020). A short introduction to world religions. Oxford University Press.
  • Greenberg, M. (2018). Judaism and Christianity: Historical and theological perspectives. Routledge.
  • Finkelstein, I., & Silberman, N. A. (2019). The Bible Unearthed: Archaeology's New Vision of Ancient Israel and the Origin of its Sacred Texts. Simon and Schuster.
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  • Meier, J. P. (2018). Christianity and Judaism: Exploring their commonalities. Harvard Divinity School.
  • Dever, W. G. (2019). Who Were the Early Israelites and Where Did They Come From?. Eerdmans.
  • Crossan, J. D. (2015). The Historical Jesus: The Life of a Spiritual Revolutionary. HarperOne.
  • Kugel, J. (2017). The Idea of Biblical Poetry: Parallelism and Its History. Stanford University Press.
  • Pagels, E. (2018). The Gnostic Gospels. Random House.
  • Brown, R. E. (2020). An Introduction to the New Testament. Yale University Press.

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