Objectives

Summarize how ideas from Judaism and Christianity helped shape democratic traditions. Explain the importance of Judaism’s values Describe how Christianity spread and helped

further democratic ideas. Analyze the impact of the Renaissance and

Reformation on democratic thinking.

CA State Standard

10.1 Students relate the moral and ethical principles in ancient Greek and Roman philosophy, in Judaism, and in Christianity to the development of Western political thought. 1.Analyze the similarities and differences in

Judeo-Christian and Greco-Roman views of law, reason and faith, and duties of the individual.

Judaism Beliefs

God Monotheistic (one god)

People Made in God’s image Equal Intelligence Free will

Holy Book Torah

The Ten Commandments Principles of Judaism

God exists and is one and unique. Prayer is to be directed to God alone. The words of the prophets are true. Moses was the greatest prophet, and his prophecies

are true. The Torah was given to Moses. There will be no other Torah. God knows the thoughts and deeds of men. God will reward the good and punish the wicked. The Messiah will come. The dead will be resurrected.

Effect on Democracy Worth of the individual Individual responsibility for morality Free will

Christianity Basic Beliefs

One God Jesus as servant and savior Cross - sacrifice Resurrection- redemption Bible

Principles of Christianity Humility or faith and trust in God

Jesus Christ is God

Prayer and self-denial The Word of God Observance of the law

The ten commandments + to “Love one another”

Atonement –sacrifice Resurrection Second Coming

Effect on Democracy Service to others Worth of individual Equality of believers

Islam

Renaissance

Revival of classical ideas Began in Italy, spread throughout Europe

Interested in life for it’s own sake Humanism

Public service and ethical life Individualism

Politics and government What is the best form of government?

Reformation

Challenged traditional authority of the church Corruption

Started in Germany Martin Luther

95 theses

Spread to other countries Protestant religions