09 Apr RELI448N:Explain one contemporary issue that challenges each of your chosen religious traditions.
RELI448N Comparative Religions
Week 5 Discussion
Judaism
Required Resources
Read/review the following resources for this activity:
Textbook: Chapter 8
Lesson
Minimum of 1 scholarly source (in addition to the textbook/lesson)
Initial Post Instructions
For the initial post, respond to only one of the following options:
Option 1
For this option, address the following:
Choose two (2) of the following terms: Orthodox Judaism, Hassidic Judaism, Reform Judaism, and Conservative Judaism.
Briefly explain these two terms.
Describe where and how they originally developed and identify their similarities and differences.
Explain one contemporary issue that challenges each of your chosen religious traditions.
Option 2
The destruction of the 2nd Temple in Jerusalem marks a major shift in the history and character of Judaism. For this option, address the following:
Describe the Jewish concept of Messiah and what Jews expected of their Messiah. How is Messiah understood before and after the second temple destruction?
What characterized Jewish practice before the destruction of the 2nd Temple?
What characterizes Jewish practice after the Temple’s destruction?
Explain one contemporary issue that challenges Judaism today.
Follow-Up Post Instructions
Respond to at least two peers or one peer and the instructor. Respond to a peer who chose an option different from the one you chose. Further the dialogue by providing more information and clarification.