The Holy (Leaving Cert Religious Education): Flashcards
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Definition of 'holy'
Definition of 'holy'
Blessed by or in contact with god, spirit, or divine being
What holy things are set apart for
What holy things are set apart for
Religious purposes
Location of the Kaa'ba
Location of the Kaa'ba
Mecca
1st reason Kaa'ba is holy
1st reason Kaa'ba is holy
First place on Earth where Adam worshipped one God
2nd reason Kaa'ba is holy
2nd reason Kaa'ba is holy
Ibrahim & Ishmael built house of worship to God there
3rd reason Kaa'ba is holy
3rd reason Kaa'ba is holy
Angel Gabriel brought stone from Paradise & placed it there
Alternative name for Western Wall
Alternative name for Western Wall
Wailing Wall
When Romans destroyed the Temple in Jerusalem
When Romans destroyed the Temple in Jerusalem
70CE
What was the Holy of Holies
What was the Holy of Holies
Most sacred area at back of Temple, separated by curtain
When High Priest entered Holy of Holies
When High Priest entered Holy of Holies
Once yearly on Yom Kippur
Why rope tied around High Priest's foot
Why rope tied around High Priest's foot
To drag body out if he died in God's presence
Why Western Wall is holy to Jews
Why Western Wall is holy to Jews
Closest place to where God's presence resided on Earth
Two other examples of holy places
Two other examples of holy places
Temple Mount in Jerusalem & Newgrange in Co. Meath