THEO 1000 Study Guide - Midterm Guide: Magisterium, Rigveda, Pharisees

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In modern islam, this is considered a rebellion against the gods. Bin laden refers to infidels as enemies of religion. Murtis- icons images or statues of the deities. Some hindus see them as symbolic, some see them as location where divinity dwells. It is the concept of wandering or meandering through the cycle of birth, death, and rebirth. (living with no meaning) This is the escape, or release, from the cycle of. Buddha- the one who is awake or enlightened. Nirvana- to extinguish, or blow out. (salvation for buddhists-- not heaven. ) Dharma refers to the way things are, as explained by the four noble truths. Armageddon- place of the final battle between good and evil. They are the first 5 books of the hebrew. Talmud: (newest) explains the commandments and how to follow them. There are 613 commandments, and they are affirmations (what to do) and negations (what not to do). Interprets the torah for its unclearness through the commandments.