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RELIGIONS OF THE ANCIENT WORLD

RELIGIONS OF THE ANCIENT WORLD. JUDAISM. Founded by Hebrews who lived in Palestine God: Yahweh Holy Book: Torah Ten Commandments Covenent: Obey God’s commandments and he will protect you. Zoroastrianism. Founded by Zoroaster of the Persian Empire Earth is a battle ground for good vs. evil

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RELIGIONS OF THE ANCIENT WORLD

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  1. RELIGIONS OF THE ANCIENT WORLD

  2. JUDAISM • Founded by Hebrews who lived in Palestine • God: Yahweh • Holy Book: Torah • Ten Commandments • Covenent: Obey God’s commandments and he will protect you

  3. Zoroastrianism • Founded by Zoroaster of the Persian Empire • Earth is a battle ground for good vs. evil • Each person is judged by their support for the forces of good or evil • Still practiced in Iran and India (Parsis)

  4. Hinduism • Developed in India after the Aryan invasion • Major dieties: Brahman, Vishnu, Shiva • Sacred writing is found in the Vedas and Upanishads • Believers seek “perfect understanding” – moksha • Reincarnation and Karma

  5. Buddhism • Originated in India • Founded by Siddartha Gautama • Selfish desires causes suffering • Believers seek a relief from suffering • Teaching based on the Four Noble Truths • To attain reach Nirvana one must follow the Eight Fold Path

  6. Four Noble Truths • Life is full of suffering. • The cause of suffering is selfish desire. • The way to end suffering is to end desires. • To attain enlightenment and end suffering, one must follow the Eight Fold Path.

  7. Confucianism • Not really a religion it is a Belief System • No gods • Based on Five Basic Relationships • Stresses the importance of family and filial piety (respect for parents, elders and ancestors) • The goal is to create order and harmony. • Stresses the importance of education. • Analects – writings that contains the teachings of Confucius

  8. Daoism • Founded by Laozi • Emphasis on becoming part of the natural harmony of nature • All humans should follow Dao (the way) • Dao De Jing – the teachings and ideas of Laozi

  9. Legalism • Concerned with laws, maintaining order, and government • Believed in a highly efficient and powerful government to restore order to China after the Period of Warring States • Emphasized duty and obedience • There was harsh punishment for those that did not support the government • Did not support scholars or education

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