Latin verb which means “to tie together, to bind fast.”

Overall perspective that every individual sees and interprets the world quite differently from one another.

The belief and worship of many gods

Latin word _ refers to “something done with over anxious or scrupulous attention to detail”

The doctrine or belief in one supreme god

Disbelief in or denial of the existence of a personal god

God cannot be known

Primitive people believed in souls or anima found in people (seen in dreams) and in all of nature.

People attempted to control nature in the hope that nature will cooperate if rituals are done properly

People implored nature to cooperate since they have realized that nature cannot be coerced

A rational understanding of nature is operative

Religion originated from the guilt that individuals supposedly feel in hating their fathers.

He said "Religions were developed by the few as a means to control the masses and suppress revolution as a result of the continuing struggle between classes."

There were no gods and that belief in gods was simply wish fulfilment.

People had gone three phases of development concerning the spirit world.

Human beings first developed their religions from their observations of the forces of nature.

In his investigation, he found out that the Melanesian people believed in mana, a mysterious force that inhabited all of nature.

Contains the five books of Moises

Ancestors of Jews whose origin can be traced in the desert land of Arabia

3 notable founding figures as patriarchs

Born in the City of Ur

Believed by Jews as the place where their tribe originated

Wife of Abraham who was unable to bear a child

Egyptian handmade of Sarai

The heir of God's promise

Abraham's son through Hagar

Isaac's Wife

Twin son's of Isaac

Means "the one who wrestled with God"

The one next to Paraoh

People of the book

Nevi'im means

Served as the spokesperson who criticize the hypocritical practices of Jewish rituals.

means "study"

The most important day in the Jewish calendar.

The holiest day of the year in Jewish tradition, also known as the Day of Atonement.

A Jewish holiday that commemorates the biblical story of the Israelites' journey through the desert after their exodus from Egypt.

A Jewish holiday that marks the beginning of the Jewish New Year.

Also known as Passover, is a Jewish holiday that commemorates the biblical story of the Israelites' liberation from slavery in ancient Egypt.

A Jewish holiday that celebrates the completion of the annual cycle of Torah readings and the beginning of a new cycle.

Also known as the Festival of Lights, is a Jewish holiday that commemorates the rededication of the Second Temple in Jerusalem during the second century BCE.

Branch of Judaism that follow a strict interpretation of Jewish law (halakha) and believe in the divine origin of the Torah. They prioritize the study of Torah and the observance of commandments, and often maintain traditional gender roles and dress codes.

They seek to balance traditional Jewish practice with modernity and change. They generally observe Jewish law, but are more flexible in their interpretation and application of it than Orthodox Jews.

They prioritize individual autonomy and modernity over strict adherence to tradition. They interpret Jewish law in light of contemporary values and often emphasize social justice and progressive causes