Christian and Jewish Theology Quiz

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What does ethical monotheism assert about God?

  • Morality is subjective and varies from person to person.
  • There are many gods with different moral commands.
  • God commands all ethics, emphasizing decency to one another. (correct)
  • Human beings are the final arbiters of morality.

Which prayer is known for affirming the oneness of God in Judaism?

  • Hail Mary
  • Our Father
  • Confiteor
  • Shema prayer (correct)

What does the term 'ex nihilo' mean in relation to God’s creation of the universe?

  • God is not involved in the creation process.
  • God creates the universe out of nothing. (correct)
  • The universe is self-created over time.
  • God creates the universe from pre-existing materials.

In the context of Christian theology, what role does the Holy Spirit play?

<p>The Holy Spirit guides humans to greater faithfulness. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following best describes the nature of Jesus according to the content?

<p>Jesus embodies God on earth and preaches His ideas. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does the term 'immanent' refer to in the theological context?

<p>God is actively present within space and time. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is meant by the term 'preichoresis' in relation to God’s nature?

<p>It represents the unity and necessary interrelation of the Trinity. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What central message does Jesus communicate when asked about the greatest commandment?

<p>The importance of loving God and loving one’s neighbor. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What describes ethical monotheism?

<p>One god who commands all ethics and decency to one another. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of the Shema prayer?

<p>It expresses the oneness of God and the command to love Him. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How is Jesus described in relation to God?

<p>As the embodiment of God on Earth. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does the term 'ex nihilo' refer to?

<p>God creating the universe out of nothing. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of the Holy Spirit in the theological context mentioned?

<p>To guide humans toward greater faithfulness. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does the term 'immanent' signify in the context of God's nature?

<p>God exists within the confines of space and time. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What aspect does 'preichoresis' describe?

<p>The interconnectedness of the divine persons of the Trinity. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which commandment does Jesus emphasize when asked about the greatest commandment?

<p>Love your neighbor as yourself. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Flashcards

Ethical Monotheism

The belief in one God who is the sole source of all morality and who commands us to be decent to one another.

Shema Prayer

A Jewish prayer emphasizing the oneness of God and the importance of loving Him with all one's heart.

Pantheism

The belief that God's nature is immanent within the universe, not separate from it.

Incarnate

In Christian theology, it refers to the belief that Jesus is both fully God and fully human.

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Atonement

The act of asking for forgiveness for sins and seeking reconciliation with God.

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Immanent

Being present within space and time.

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Perichoresis

A theological concept that describes the interconnected and necessary existence of the three divine persons of the Trinity: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit.

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Omniscience

God's all-knowing nature. He knows everything that has, is, and will be.

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Incarnation

The concept of God becoming human, specifically in Christianity, referring to Jesus Christ being both fully God and fully human.

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