differences are between Reform and Orthodox Jews in 21st century America

Abrahamic Religions 1: Judaism and Christianity

 

For this week’s discussion, we will discuss Judaism and Christianity, two of the three so-called “Abrahamic Religions”. For discussion this week, Choose two of the following concepts and describe how Judaism and Christianity understand the following concepts (do not assume they are the same!):

 

     God

     Sin

     Salvation

     Afterlife

 

For this assignment, I encourage you to use the Britannica Online resource available through Bethel’s library:  https://bethelu.idm.oclc.org/login?url=http://www.britannica.com/?cameFromBol=true

Initial responses due Wednesday by Midnight, follow-up posts by Sunday. Watch your grammar, punctuation, and spelling. Cite any sources in APA style. Posts should be 150-200 words.

 

Assignment:

Question 1:

Develop a long and detailed list of reasons why there has been long-standing and wide persecution of Jews.

What the differences are between Reform and Orthodox Jews in 21st century America?

 

 

* Choose ONE of the following two questions below:

Question 2:

1. Research one practice in modern Christianity you believe to be unique and important to the faith of believers, and write a summary describing the practice – how it developed, and why it is significant in the lives of at least some contemporary Christians.

 

 

2. Take a particular movement within Christianity which started within the past 200 years and explain its origin, distinctive beliefs, and impact on modern Christendom.