Religion Notes

Where did Semitic peoples originate?

They came from Arabia in 3000 BCE and moved into the fertile crescent and established presence in Palestine and Egypt

What was the first Hebrew state?

Kingdom of David

What is a gospel?

A description of the life of Jesus

What is the canon?

Books that are traditionally studied

Council of Nicea

325 CE, called by Constantine to resolve a crisis, they created the New Testament

Iconoclast

One who doesn't believe in the use of symbols

Iconography

Study of symbols

What is a big nono when it comes to Muslims and Muhammad?

Depictions of Muhammad and God are strictly forbidden as one is saying they know what God/Muhammad looks like and that is being proud and "better

Id al-Fitr

The last day of the tenth month, the day after the end of Ramadan, FEAST