RELS 126 Study Guide - Quiz Guide: L. Ron Hubbard, Babylonian Captivity, Dianetics
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Among the key liturgical readings for rosh. Hashanah, the jewish new year, on which the shofar is blown in part in remembrance of the ram substituted for his son isaac. Assyrian conquest of israel (722 bce) = northern. Kingdom is conquered by assyrians, and its population is dispersed. Jerusalem, destroys the jerusalem temple, and exiles large numbers of jewish elites to babylon. Was a major impetus for writing down, compiling, and reworking older texts and traditions. Church of jesus christ of latter day saints. Covenant = a pact or formal agreement between two parties in which there are mutual obligations and expectations. Dianetics = set of ideas and practices regarding the metaphysical relationship between the mind and body; created by l. ron hubbard; practiced by followers of scientology. Diaspora = the flourishing of jewish communities outside of the land of israel during the second temple period. Exodus = marks the expansion of the abrahamic covenant.
