Video Notes: Christianity and Islam – Vocabulary Flashcards

Vocabulary flashcards covering key terms from the notes on Christianity and Islam, including concepts, sacred texts, practices, and beliefs.

Supernatural dimension

Aspects beyond ordinary experience, referring to a realm or power that lies beyond natural law; often associated with a possible almighty power.

Transcendent worldview

Belief in a divine power or powers that exist beyond the human and the universe, often involving monotheism and revelation through an intermediary.

Immanent worldview

Belief that the divine dwells within the individual or the world, emphasizing inner discovery and presence in daily life.

BSER

Beliefs and Believers; the framework of a religion including beliefs, followers, sacred texts, ethics, and rituals.

Sacred texts

Religious writings considered authoritative or essential for guiding beliefs and practices; often complemented by oral traditions.

Tripitaka

The Buddhist canon meaning 'three baskets' that describes the scriptures and secondary texts.

Dharma

In Hinduism, the concept of duty, virtue, morality, and religious law that upholds the universe and society.

Moksha

Liberation from the cycle of birth and rebirth (samsara) in Hindu and related traditions.

Eightfold Path

The Buddhist path of right view, intention, speech, action, livelihood, effort, mindfulness, and concentration leading to Enlightenment.

Enlightenment

A state of awakening or true understanding in Buddhism, often the goal of practice.

Rituals and Ceremonies

Structured practices such as prayer, worship, rites of passage, and initiation that connect believers to their tradition.

Myths

Sacred stories about beginnings, creation, or foundational events within a tradition.

Legends

Sacred or important stories about revered figures or events in a religion or culture.

Parables

Fictitious stories used to convey moral or spiritual lessons.

The Bible

Christian sacred text, a collection of writings divided into the Hebrew Scriptures (Old Testament) and Christian Scriptures (New Testament), considered inspired by God.

Old Testament

Hebrew Scriptures; part of the Bible containing laws, history, prophecy, and poetry.

New Testament

Christian writings about Jesus, the Church, and early Christian teachings.

Revelation

God’s disclosure of divine truth to humanity, often through prophets or Jesus.

Salvation

Delivery from sin and its consequences, often through faith in Christ and a right relationship with God.

Ten Commandments

A set of biblical ethical guidelines given in Exodus; foundational for Christian moral teaching.

Beatitudes

Blessings taught by Jesus in the Sermon on the Mount, modeling virtues for the Christian life.

Great Commandment of Love

Jesus’ injunction to love God and to love one’s neighbour as oneself; summary of His teachings.

Prayer

Communication with God used for praise, supplication, confession, and guidance; multiple forms exist.

Qur’an

Islam’s holy book, believed to be the literal word of God revealed to Muhammad; written in Arabic and divided into 114 Surahs.

Hadith

Sayings and actions of Prophet Muhammad; secondary source of guidance alongside the Qur’an; includes Sacred Hadith and Prophetic Hadith.

Shahadah

The Islamic declaration of faith: There is no god but Allah, and Muhammad is His messenger.

Salat

The five daily prayers in Islam, performed facing Mecca as a direct act of worship and submission to God.

Zakat

Obligatory almsgiving in Islam to purify wealth and assist the needy; linked to social justice and Akhira.

Sawm

Fasting during the month of Ramadan; one of the Five Pillars of Islam.

Hajj

Pilgrimage to Mecca required once in a lifetime for those who are able; a major act of worship and unity for Muslims.