Unit 1 Principles of Greco-Roman, Judeo Christian Thought

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Unit 1Principles of Greco-Roman, Judeo Christian
Thought
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10.1.1 Analyze the similarities and differences
of Judeo-Christian views of law, reason, and
faith, and duties of the individual
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Terms you should know

• Government
• Monarchy-
• Oligarchy
• Aristocracy
• Democracy
• Direct Democracy
• Republic

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Judeo-Christian Tradition(historically
Hebrew-Jews)

• Monotheists
• Humans are created in Gods image
• Each human being has a divine spark that gives
  him or her a dignity that can never be taken
  away.
• God gave human beings more freedom the ability
  to choose between good and evil.
• Based on Commandments

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Greco-Roman Contribution(Historically Ancient
Greece and Rome)

• People participate in government and create laws
• All citizens had the right to equal treatment and
  laws apply to all
• Innocent until proven guilty
• The Code 5,000 Roman laws

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d. Greeks Romans vs. Judeo-Christians
Greeks Romans Judeo-Christians
1. Moral Freedom- Believe you have dignity because of your ability to (think) Reason 2. Polytheistic- many gods 3. Laws are written by the people and apply to all. 4. Participate in gov. and follow the laws. Moral Freedom- Right v. Wrong and dignity from God.
1. Moral Freedom- Believe you have dignity because of your ability to (think) Reason 2. Polytheistic- many gods 3. Laws are written by the people and apply to all. 4. Participate in gov. and follow the laws. scripture teaches we are created in (His) Gods image
1. Moral Freedom- Believe you have dignity because of your ability to (think) Reason 2. Polytheistic- many gods 3. Laws are written by the people and apply to all. 4. Participate in gov. and follow the laws. equality of people before God
1. Moral Freedom- Believe you have dignity because of your ability to (think) Reason 2. Polytheistic- many gods 3. Laws are written by the people and apply to all. 4. Participate in gov. and follow the laws. Laws made by God and apply to all.
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Check for Understanding

• Please complete the chart by using the key ideas.
• Homework- Using the chart on the front and your
  notes, complete the Venn Diagram on the back of
  the paper.
• Preview Tomorrow- 1 page posters Greece or Rome