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Explore the diverse beliefs and practices of world religions, from the Torah and Vedas to the Quran and Sharia law, delving into concepts like reincarnation, prophets, and the Four Noble Truths. Uncover the significance of the Diaspora, karma, and the roles of apostles and clergy.
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Unit 1 Vocabulary(Part II) World Religions
Torah • The most sacred text of the Hebrew bible, includes the first five books
Covenant • A binding agreement; specifically, in Jewish tradition, the binding agreement god made with Abraham
Prophets • Spiritual leader who interprets gods will
Diaspora • The spreading of the Jews beyond their historic homeland
Vedas • A collection of prayers, hymns and other religious teachings developed in ancient India beginning around 1500 B.C.
Brahman • In the belief system established in Aryan India, the single spiritual power that resides in all things
Messiah • Savior sent by god
Apostles • Leaders or teachers of a new faith or movement
Popes • Head of Roman Catholic Church; in ancient Rome, bishop of Rome who claimed authority over all other bishops
Reincarnation • In Hindu belief, the rebirth of the soul in another bodily form
Karma • In Hindu belief, all the actions that affect a person’s fate in the next life
Castes • In traditional society, an unchangeable social group which a person is born
Four Noble Truths • As taught by the Buddha, the four basic beliefs that form the foundation of Buddhism
Eightfold Path • As taught by the Buddha, the path one must follow to achieve nirvana
Sects • A subgroup of a major religious group
Clergy • The body of people who conduct Christian services
Hijra • Muhammad's journey from Mecca to Medina in 622
Quran • The holy book of Islam
Mosque • Muslim house of worship
Sharia • Body of Islamic law that includes interpretation of the Quran and applies Islamic principles to everyday life