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Judaism

The religion of the Ancient Hebrews and Jews, based on a covenant with God.

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Covenant

An agreement between the Jews and God, promising peace and prosperity with the coming of the Messiah.

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Jerusalem

The main economic center for Jews, housing the Temple, the central place of worship.

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Pharisees

A Jewish sect focused on implementing God's will and known for their debates over the Torah.

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Sadducees

A Jewish sect from priestly families that cooperated with Roman authorities to maintain the status quo.

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Essenes

A Jewish sect that withdrew from society to live in monastic isolation, preparing for the Messiah.

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Zealots

A politically oriented Jewish group advocating for violent rebellion against Roman rule.

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Roman Rule

Established in 63 BCE when Pompey conquered Palestine, leading to harsh taxes for Jews.

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Council of Nicaea

The 325 CE assembly that formulated the Holy Trinity and affirmed Jesus' dual nature.

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Holy Trinity

The Christian belief in one God existing in three distinct personas:The Father, The Son, and The Holy Spirit.

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Salvation

The belief that humans require deliverance from sin, achieved through Jesus' sacrificial death.

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Revelation

The divine transmission of knowledge to humanity, inviting communion with God.

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Old Testament

The collection of 39 books known as the Tanak, foundational to Jewish and Christian beliefs.

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New Testament

The 27 books written by Jesus' followers, detailing his life, teachings, and the early church.

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Gospels

Four accounts (Matthew, Mark, Luke, John) that portray Jesus' life and teachings.

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Acts of the Apostles

A New Testament book detailing the early church's formation and spread.

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Letters from the Apostles

Correspondence offering guidance to early Christians, including 13 from Paul.

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The Bible

A sacred text integral to Christian life, guiding ethical decisions and rituals.

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Ten Commandments

Divine laws given to Moses, summarizing the relationship between humanity and God.

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Beatitudes

Teachings encouraging virtues such as love, social justice, and peacemaking.

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Prayer

A fundamental form of personal address to God, emphasizing communication and relationship.

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Lordā€™s Prayer

The most famous traditional prayer in Christianity, taught by Jesus.

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Lectio Divina

A method of prayerful reading of Scripture involving reading, meditation, prayer, contemplation, and action.

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Taize

A communal prayer practice from an ecumenical religious order founded in 1940.

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