Christian Symbols and Sacred Texts

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What is Humanistic Judaism focused on?

Celebrating Jewish history and culture without an emphasis on God (correct)

Celebrating Jewish history and culture with an emphasis on God

Converting other religions to Judaism

Promoting Judaism as the only true religion

When did Jesus' ministry begin?

In his late fifties

In his mid-forties

In his early thirties (correct)

In his teenage years

What is considered the birthplace of Christianity?

Jerusalem

Rome

Judea (correct)

Nazareth

In what century did Christianity originate?

1st century C.E. Signup and view all the answers

What is Jesus considered to be in Christianity?

The Messiah or Savior of humanity Signup and view all the answers

Who ruled Palestine when Christianity was born?

The Romans Signup and view all the answers

What is the symbolic meaning of the cross (+) in Christianity?

A symbol of Jesus Christ's victory over sins through His death and resurrection Signup and view all the answers

What was the secret sign used by persecuted Christians in Rome?

The fish symbol (ichtys) Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of the Greek word 'ichtys' in Christianity?

It's an acronym for Jesus Christ, Son of God, Savior Signup and view all the answers

What is the main difference between the Old Testament and the New Testament in the Bible?

The Old Testament serves as guidelines on how people should live, while the New Testament tells the stories about Jesus' life, ministry, and death Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of the 7 Sacraments in Christianity?

They are considered as sacred rituals in Christianity Signup and view all the answers

What is the main theme of the Revelations in the Bible?

It is considered as epistles and apocalypse Signup and view all the answers

What is the chief source for knowing the authoritative precedent of the Prophet Muhammad?

Hadith Signup and view all the answers

What is the categorization system in Islam that divides human actions into five categories?

Shari’a Signup and view all the answers

What is the Islamic term for practices that are considered harmful to the body, mind, soul, or society?

Haram Signup and view all the answers

What is the name of the pilgrimage to Mecca that is one of the Five Pillars of Islam?

Hajj Signup and view all the answers

What is the name of the sect of Islam that believes in the succession of the Prophet Muhammad through his son-in-law, Ali Ibn Abi Talib?

Shia Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for the Islamic concept of declaring war in the name of God?

Jihad Signup and view all the answers