defining the good (part 2)

describes how the key beliefs regarding the existence of God and human life have been given by God

refers to God being involved in the journey of searching, learning and living; allows others to express their faith in a unique style

the viewpoint that the bible should be taken literally

when textual variations exist, examining the text using reason to understand what happened

compare every word of text, examine the use and context of each word and consider possible language changes through translations

stories that were originally told through word of mouth and have been preserved through constant retellings

examining the traditional standards of scripture and how it has evolved, studying possible changes made after the authors death

studying the characteristics of various literary genres in scriptures

looking beyond the author as an individual and consider who influenced them throughout time

linguistics, study of oral traditions, source criticism, form criticism, redaction criticism

the belief in many gods.

did not adhere to a single standard

lived forever and had supernatural powers but otherwise lived like mortals

the belief in one God who is the creator of the universe

the most revolutionary idea that Jewish people brought into the world

monotheism

"a divine spark of God" in everyone

"saving a life, saving a universe" -Talmud

we are created in God's image , therefore have responsibilty to each other

jews have responsibility to be a "light unto the nations" to create a world that is just

since everyone has a soul there's a responsibility ro emulate the Almighty to look after God's creation

monotheism is a gift from the jewish people (inspired christianity and islam)

more philosophical approach

more of a story

god spoke objects into existence ("let there be light")

god physically made Adam from clay and Eve from Adam's rib

the principle that if one hurts someone they will also be injured in retribution (an eye for an eye)

acted as a blueprint for building a new society and a radically new way of life based on love of God and neighbour

revolved by God

a greater concern for poor, widows, orphans, and foreigners than in the Code of Hammurabi

both punishment and restitution.

cancelling of debts after a certain number of years, re-distributing land and goods, requiring the rich to give up some of their goods to the poor on a regular basis.

probably the earliest law code in human history and it comes from Ancient Babylon

crimes committed against the upper classes were considered worse than those committed against the lower classes.

the code of Hammurabi

the code of Hammurabi

money, property, and business transactions.

a link between god and the people

announce God's will immediately in a way that normal people can comprehend

bring back obedience to the Torah and failing that, specify the punishment for their disobedience

Religious Formalism, Materialism and Indifference to Others, Greed and Economic Injustice, Ignorance, Dishonesty, Arrogance and Corruption, poor Leadership, False Prophets and Hypocrites, Encouraging Positive Change

the practice of acting religious on the outside but not truly responding to God’s call on the inside

-materialism is caring more about physical objects more than anything -indifference is not caring and turning a blind eye to the suffering of others

Amos is criticizing businessmen who cheat and exploit the poor by charging unfair prices and paying unfair wages

-Isaiah is referring to individuals who close their eyes to their own faults and to problems in society (the Israelites do not want to hear God's truth because they don't want to change their ways)

Isaiah is speaking out against those who spread lies, those who are full of themselves, and those who are willing to do the wrong thing for money or profit

Isaiah is criticizing political and religious leaders who are not acting in the best interests of the less fortunate in society

Jeremiah is criticizing self-proclaimed prophets who claim to be speaking for God but who are leading sinful lives

Jeremiah is telling us to care for the less fortunate, welcome the foreigners, act justly, speak the truth and follow God’s teachings

justice

Isreal

because his message was blunt and harsh

does not like sacrifices, and hymn singing that do not come from sincere hearts.

God as a betrayed husband

in the North: Israel

Gomer

Gomer deserted Hosea for other lovers as Israel has deserted God for the Canaanite god Baal

shameful butchery

not pitied

not my people

more on adopting a certain mindset and vision rather than just simply following the rules.

to become people of virtue, and act as a blueprint for living out the Chrsitian lifestyle.

a group of Jesus’ most famous teachings.

society could be free of evil, sin, suffering and violence.