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This test consists of 5 short answer questions and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. The classic texts of this form of Judaic mysticism were written ____________.

2. Advances in Western science led to ____________.

3. Karen Armstrong suggests that all of these types of movements in these three religions are ____________.

4. These practices emphasized the internal journey to experience the Deity and preached the principle that ____________.

5. What is a spiritual longing for the redemption of Israel as foretold by the ancient prophets?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

A new conservative Islam arose.

Part 1) Why did this occur? How does this conservative version of Islam compare to previous sects?

Part 2) How did this new Islam change Islam permanently, as well as Muslim relations with other religions and other groups of people?

Part 30 How is this change seen today? Could this conservative sect weaken or change? If so, how? If not, why not?

Essay Topic 2

Muhammad is Islam's prophet.

Part 1) How did he become a prophet? Did his early life foreshadow this sacred role? Is so, how? If not, why not?

Part 2) To what did Muhammad's epiphany lead? How did this change Islam? How does it influence Islam today?

Part 3) What is the connection between Islam, Judaism, and Christianity? Is this seen in today's society? Why or why not? What might Muhammad feel about this? Why?

Essay Topic 3

The question that is not asked in this book is how God will be perceived by man in the future.

Part 1) How have the beliefs surrounding God evolved over time? What has caused this evolution? What impact has this evolution had on the beliefs about God today?

Part 2) How might this evolution continue in the future? What events and beliefs today might affect this evolution? How might they affect this evolution?

Part 3) Where do you see these three religions in the next one hundred years? Use the text to support your response.

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