Ancient Cosmologies (Leaving Cert Religious Education): Quizzes
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What are the three main purposes ancient cosmologies served?
What are the three main purposes ancient cosmologies served?
Religious, social/political, and moral
When was the Enuma Elish recited annually in Babylon?
When was the Enuma Elish recited annually in Babylon?
During the Akitu (New Year) festival
In Babylonian cosmology, what existed at the beginning?
In Babylonian cosmology, what existed at the beginning?
Apsu (fresh water) & Tiamat (salt water)
What bargain did Marduk make with the other gods?
What bargain did Marduk make with the other gods?
Defeat Tiamat to become supreme ruler
How were humans created in the Enuma Elish?
How were humans created in the Enuma Elish?
Kingu's blood mixed with clay
What is essential for creation in Babylonian cosmology?
What is essential for creation in Babylonian cosmology?
Violence and conflict
When were the Genesis creation accounts composed?
When were the Genesis creation accounts composed?
Around 6th century BCE
How does God create in Genesis 1?
How does God create in Genesis 1?
Through speech and divine command
What does 'imago Dei' mean in Hebrew cosmology?
What does 'imago Dei' mean in Hebrew cosmology?
Created in God's image
What did God do on the seventh day in Genesis 1?
What did God do on the seventh day in Genesis 1?
Rested and blessed the day as holy
How do the cosmologies differ regarding gods?
How do the cosmologies differ regarding gods?
Babylonian: polytheistic; Hebrew: monotheistic
What is humanity's role in Babylonian vs Hebrew cosmology?
What is humanity's role in Babylonian vs Hebrew cosmology?
Babylonian: slaves; Hebrew: God's image
What social impact did Babylonian cosmology justify?
What social impact did Babylonian cosmology justify?
Empire and slavery
How is Genesis understood in modern religious thought?
How is Genesis understood in modern religious thought?
As theology revealing purpose, not science