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What is the significance of Abraham within the Jewish tradition?
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Abraham was given the name "Israel" by God.
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Abraham is a biblical patriarch and the father of Isaac.
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Abraham is worshipped within Judaism.
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Abraham is credited with authorship of the Torah.
CONCEPT
Judaism
2
Which of the following describes usury?
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A fair exchange of goods for services in the Jewish tradition
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Lending money in order to collect interest on the loan
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The Buddhist practice of viewing economics from a holistic perspective
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The Islamic practice of giving to those in need
CONCEPT
Religion and Economics
3
Which of the following correctly defines sacramentalism?
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A doctrine of observing certain sacraments to achieve salvation
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A sacred journey or quest
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A sacred vow
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A teaching stating that a person has to decide upon a right course of action for his or her self
CONCEPT
Sacramentalism
4
Which is true of an Islamic perspective on evil?
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Evil is caused by an evil God.
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Evil is a mere illusion.
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Evil arises from humankind’s actions independent of God.
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Evil arises from society’s disruption of the state of nature.
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Evil
5
Nearly all religions are rich with narratives. What does the term "narrative" refer to?
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The entire history of a tradition up until the present.
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A person who tells a sacred story.
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A story or an approach that uses storytelling to make larger points.
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Lists of important points of doctrine.
CONCEPT
Religion and Origins
6
Who of the following was a pioneer in the sociology of religion?
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Eliade
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Durkheim
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Van der Leeuw
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Otto
CONCEPT
Sociology of Religion
7
Which of the following describes two key principles in the study of religion and the reason they are
important?
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Reason and rationalization are important because they are able to guide a person’s inquiry into the field.
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Criticism and skepticism are important because a person must start from a critical perspective to understand
religion.
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Faith and belief are important because without these people do not understand religion.
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Charity and objectivity are important because a person must first see a topic from the point of view of its
advocates before criticizing it.
CONCEPT
Role of Religion in Modern Life
8
What distinguishes the concept of sin in Buddhism from that of Christianity?
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In Buddhism, disobeying God is not seen as the root of sin.
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In Buddhism, sins cannot be forgiven.
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1
What is the significance of Abraham within the Jewish tradition?
•
Abraham was given the name "Israel" by God.
•
Abraham is a biblical patriarch and the father of Isaac.
•
Abraham is worshipped within Judaism.
•
Abraham is credited with authorship of the Torah.
CONCEPT
Judaism
2
Which of the following describes usury?
•
A fair exchange of goods for services in the Jewish tradition
•
Lending money in order to collect interest on the loan
•
The Buddhist practice of viewing economics from a holistic perspective
•
The Islamic practice of giving to those in need
CONCEPT
Religion and Economics
3
Which of the following correctly defines sacramentalism?
•
A doctrine of observing certain sacraments to achieve salvation
•
A sacred journey or quest
•
A sacred vow
•
A teaching stating that a person has to decide upon a right course of action for his or her self
CONCEPT
Sacramentalism
4
Which is true of an Islamic perspective on evil?
•
Evil is caused by an evil God.
•
Evil is a mere illusion.
•
Evil arises from humankind’s actions independent of God.
•
Evil arises from society’s disruption of the state of nature.
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https://www.coursehero.com/file/65618133/Approaches-to-Studying-Religions-Final-Milestonedocx-1pdf/
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Evil
5
Nearly all religions are rich with narratives. What does the term "narrative" refer to?
•
The entire history of a tradition up until the present.
•
A person who tells a sacred story.
•
A story or an approach that uses storytelling to make larger points.
•
Lists of important points of doctrine.
CONCEPT
Religion and Origins
6
Who of the following was a pioneer in the sociology of religion?
•
Eliade
•
Durkheim
•
Van der Leeuw
•
Otto
CONCEPT
Sociology of Religion
7
Which of the following describes two key principles in the study of religion and the reason they are
important?
•
Reason and rationalization are important because they are able to guide a person’s inquiry into the field.
•
Criticism and skepticism are important because a person must start from a critical perspective to understand
religion.
•
Faith and belief are important because without these people do not understand religion.
•
Charity and objectivity are important because a person must first see a topic from the point of view of its
advocates before criticizing it.
CONCEPT
Role of Religion in Modern Life
8
What distinguishes the concept of sin in Buddhism from that of Christianity?
•
In Buddhism, disobeying God is not seen as the root of sin.
•
In Buddhism, sins cannot be forgiven.
•
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