World Religions in-depth study guides vocab

the agreement made between God and Abraham/Moses and the Jewish people—the Jewish expression of monotheism

Jewish law, teaching; the five books of Moses

obligation/commandment in the Torah

Jewish law

Messiah

the children of Israel; the worldwide Jewish community; the land of Israel and the modern state of Israel

holiness

of God and of neighbour

repentance

the presence of God

reparation of the universe

the three-fold nature of God as Father, Son and the Holy Spirit—a Christian expression of monotheism

Jesus as God incarnate

the whole community of the Church and individual congregations

all believers will be saved as live in God’s presence

both earthly and heavenly closeness to God

reconciliation between God and humanity through Christ

act or acts of rebellion against the will of God

Jesus Christ’s rise from the dead, and that of believers

Jesus Christ as redeemer through his death on the cross

recognition of the need to be saved from sin by God’s love

uniting of believers with God through the sacrifice of Jesus

God’s love for humanity and the means to salvation through faith in Jesus

the Word of God incarnate as Jesus Christ

the love of God for humanity

(Protestant) an outward sign of a blessing given by God

(Catholic/Orthodox) the actual presence of God

belief that there is only one God

faith in God

submission to the will of Allah

oneness of Allah—an Islamic expression of montheism

polytheism

the message of God as revealed to the Prophet Muhammad

Judgement Day

life after death

Muslim community

worship

ethics

struggle

intention

unbelief

suffering

craving

change

lack of permanent self

enlightened or awaken one

an enlightened being who strives for the enlightenment of others

enlightenment

enlightetened person

cycle of life

action leading to a state of rebirth

illusion

community—monastic and lay

teachings of Buddha, also the truth

mental discipline or meditation/formal training

compassion

wisdom

ethical conduct

skillfulness/skill in means