Week 7 Discussion

As one of the three major Western religious traditions, Christianity draws upon the historical and Biblical traditions of Judaism as revealed in the Hebrew Bible (Old Testament). Thus, common ground can be identified between the two religious traditions, yet, significant differences exist between both.

1) Ethical principles are core elements of many religious traditions. What similarities can you detect between the Ten Commandments (Exodus 20:1-17; Fisher, p. 271) and the following passage from the Sermon on the Mount (Matthew 5:43 45): You have heard that it was said, Love your neighbor [Leviticus 19:18] and hate your enemy [Deuteronomy 23:6]. 44 But I tell you: Love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you, 45 that you may...