Monotheism: Jews versus Greco-Romans

Did monotheism put the Jewish people at odds with Greco-Roman culture? Explain your reasoning.

Historical Influences on Jewish Spirituality

What are some of the historical events that may have pushed some Jewish people or scholars to rethink the relationship between God and human?

Importance of Obedience

Why is the bond and obedience to God in the Jewish faith so significant? Explain your reasoning.

Covenants: Conditional and Unconditional

Covenants are both conditional and unconditional. Which ones were which, and do why do we see a shift between unconditional and conditional covenants?

Shintoism

Historically, what influences have Shintoism had on Japanese society and politics—especially during WWII and since then? What role do you think they may have played during the war, and what are your views of the role Church and State separation may have had had that been implemented? Or, was is not a violation of church and state?