Brahman (2 meanings)
1- A concept found in the Vedas and Upanishads. A Sanskrit word for the ultimate reality/principle in the universe.
2- Top of a caste system which include priests.
Bhagavad Gītā- A Hindu scripture written in Sanskrit. It is a part of the Mahabharata. The Bhagavad Gita is a story of Arjuna and the difficult decisions he has to make. Thus he is guided through them by Krishna.
Buddha (word meaning and historical figure) The meaning of buddha is one who has been awakened or enlightened one. The historical figure of Buddha is a sage who founded buddhism. His main principles were escaping from suffering and achieving liberation.
Tao/Dao- Dao translates to ‘the way’. It is a balance, represented by the symbol of Yin/Yang. Yang is the dark side representing ‘female’ and Yin is the lighter side representing male. This cosmic …show more content…
These are traditionally believed to have been given by God and written by Moses. It is central to the Jewish teachings.
Israel (the Biblical person and the meaning of his name)- The name Israel was given to Jacob, a patriarch. It means “the one who struggled with God”. The word refers to all those who answer to the call of God in Judaism. As a nation, “Israel” is an originally nomadic people that have been repeatedly dispersed and oppressed throughout its history.
Messiah (different meaning and significance for Jews and Christians) The “anointed” the expected king and deliverer of the Jews; a term later applied by Christians to refer to Jesus. In the Hebrew Bible, a messiah is a high priest.
Protestant Reformation- Split from the Roman Catholic Church in he 16th Century in Europe. It was initiated by Martin Luther. who criticized the many indulgences of the Church (and much more). King Henry VIII was the first king under the Popes thumb to break away from all Catholic authority over his
1- A concept found in the Vedas and Upanishads. A Sanskrit word for the ultimate reality/principle in the universe.
2- Top of a caste system which include priests.
Bhagavad Gītā- A Hindu scripture written in Sanskrit. It is a part of the Mahabharata. The Bhagavad Gita is a story of Arjuna and the difficult decisions he has to make. Thus he is guided through them by Krishna.
Buddha (word meaning and historical figure) The meaning of buddha is one who has been awakened or enlightened one. The historical figure of Buddha is a sage who founded buddhism. His main principles were escaping from suffering and achieving liberation.
Tao/Dao- Dao translates to ‘the way’. It is a balance, represented by the symbol of Yin/Yang. Yang is the dark side representing ‘female’ and Yin is the lighter side representing male. This cosmic …show more content…
These are traditionally believed to have been given by God and written by Moses. It is central to the Jewish teachings.
Israel (the Biblical person and the meaning of his name)- The name Israel was given to Jacob, a patriarch. It means “the one who struggled with God”. The word refers to all those who answer to the call of God in Judaism. As a nation, “Israel” is an originally nomadic people that have been repeatedly dispersed and oppressed throughout its history.
Messiah (different meaning and significance for Jews and Christians) The “anointed” the expected king and deliverer of the Jews; a term later applied by Christians to refer to Jesus. In the Hebrew Bible, a messiah is a high priest.
Protestant Reformation- Split from the Roman Catholic Church in he 16th Century in Europe. It was initiated by Martin Luther. who criticized the many indulgences of the Church (and much more). King Henry VIII was the first king under the Popes thumb to break away from all Catholic authority over his