跨文化交流外教6Judaism.ppt

JudaismHistory & BackgroundnWhen did this worldview start?–Over 4000 years agonWho was the first Jew?–Abram / Abraham–God made a covenant (promise) with him–“I will make you into a great nation, and I will bless you; I will make your name great and you will be a blessing. I will bless those who bless you, and whoever curses you I will curse; and all peoples on earth will be blessed through you.” (Genesis 12:2-3)History & BackgroundnWhere is this worldview most commonly found?–In 2007, the world Jewish population was estimated at 13 million, of which about 40% reside in Israel and 40% in the United States.–Many also live in Canada, UK, Argentina, and South AfricanWhat are other names for this worldview?–Jews are also called Hebrews, Children of Israel, IsraelitesHistory & BackgroundnWhat are the names of places of worship?–Jerusalem is considered the holy city and spiritual center of Judaism–In ancient times, Jews worshipped in the Temple, located in Jerusalem. There they offered sacrifices, learned about the law of God and celebrated holy days.–The Temple was destroyed in the year 70 AD. One wall of it remains, called the Wailing Wall or Western Wall–In modern times, Jews meet in synagogues to worship, pray, read scriptures, and celebrate holy days.JerusalemThe Wailing WallHistory & BackgroundnWhat is their holy book called?–The Hebrew Bible (the Tanakh)•It is made up of the Torah (5 books of Moses) which includes the basic laws and traditions•It also includes other historical books, poems, books and books by prophetsnWhere can you read about the history of the Jews?–In this book you can read about the ancient history of the Jews from creation to A.D.Holiday: PassoverBasic BeliefsnMonotheistic or Polytheistic?–MonotheisticnWho/What is God? –Single, all powerful, all knowing, ever present God called Yahweh. nBasic Beliefs? –God created the world and humans and He desires a relationship with them. –Jewish people need to keep God’s laws to be righteous and keep God’s blessing.–They believe God knows them personally.–They are God’s chosen people.Basic BeliefsnWhat do people do to worship God?–In ancient times, people offered sacrifices (animals) at the Temple to receive forgiveness for sins and to worship–Learn and follow God’s law, be righteous–Sing and praynWho communicates with God?–Priests were the only ones to communicate through sacrifices and enter the holy of holies.–Prophets communicated God’s words to common people–God often came to common people or sent his angels–Anyone can pray to communicate with GodBasic BeliefsnWhat happens when a person dies? Jewish religion is very concerned about what you do, rather than belief, so there are many different beliefs about afterlife. Basic BeliefsnCause of suffering in the world?–Sin - doing something/not doing something God requires, doing something against God’s laws–If one succeeds at doing all that Yahweh requires then there will be rewards and blessings, if he fails, then there will be punishments/sufferings. JudaismnCan you see elements of Judaism in China’s history?yesnWhere?–Harbin - much of it was built by Jews! •原犹太新会堂 在经纬街 中央大街附近•now a museum–Kaifeng，Henan 开封 河南 –Shanghai, Beijing, TianjinnDo all modern Jewish people believe in Judaism?Kaifeng，Henan 开封 河南。