The Characteristics of Religion (HSC SSCE Studies of Religion): Flashcards

Scholar who developed 7 characteristics of religion framework

Religious aspects vs areas separate from religion

Beliefs/believers, sacred texts, ethics, rituals/ceremonies

Scattering of Jewish people across different countries

Belief in one God

Contract between God and the Jewish people

Jewish Bible/Hebrew Bible

First five books of Hebrew Bible

Jewish law based on Torah and rabbinic interpretation

Jewish day of rest, Friday sunset to Saturday nightfall