Question 1
3 Short Essays: write 3 short essay (about a full page for each essay) thoroughly addressing the topic.
Question 1: Discuss the “spiritualization” of Judaism – the transformation from biblical/Temple-based Judaism to Rabbinical Judaism.
Question 2: Compare/contrast the central philosophies of Reform and Orthodox Judaism, using the issue of gender to illustrate the differences between these two branches of Judaism.
Question 3: Discuss the core issues involved in the Middle East Conflict.
Question 2
What role does culture play in the Creed? Can there be a Creed that is not enculturated? How would this be done?
Question 3
Do you picture the historical Jesus more as an eschatological Messiah or a teacher of wisdom? Could he have been both?