What is the principle of the teachings imparted by Krishna to the warrior Arjuna in the Bhagavad Gita

Meaning of Death

Section #1 (Short Definitions): Choose 10 terms from the following list and define them in at least two sentences. 4 pts for each correct definition.

Four Types of Transcendence

Death as Failure of Communication

Death as Necessary for Human Reproduction

Hindu Creation Myths/Hierarchical Structure

Dharma in Hinduism, Buddhism

Moksha Karma

4 Noble Truths of Buddhism Nirvana

Abraham in Judaism, Christianity and Islam

Rua’ch and Nefesh in Judaism

Ka and Ba in Egyptian Religious Traditions

Impact of Zoroastrianism on Judaism, Christianity and Islam

Jewish Views on Death and Afterlife

Human Mortality in Judaism

She’ol in Judaism

Apocalypse

Messianism in Judaism

Eschatology

Immortality and Resurrection in Christianity

Paul

Basic Tenets of Islam (5 Pillars in Islam)

Mystical Interpretations of Death in Islam (Sufism)

The Bhagavad Gita

Section Two:

Essay Questions: Choose 2 questions from the following list, and write a minimum of 4 pages double-spaced total (which means approx. 2 pages per each essay) 30 Possible points for each answer.. Must cite per MLA Standards, use at least the two course texts, and include a works cited page.

Enumerate and describe the three aspects of death as mentioned by Kramer. What is the concept of “death before dying” in most religions of the world and how does that relate to human actions in this world?

What is the principle of the teachings imparted by Krishna to the warrior Arjuna in the Bhagavad Gita? Why and how should Arjuna follow the advice given to him by Krishna?

What is the difference between the Hindu and the Buddhist concepts of death and rebirth? What significant differences emerge between the two religious traditions and why?

What is the concept of the “Soul” in Judaism, Christianity and Islam? What is the fate of the soul after death in these religious traditions?

Describe the similarities and differences between Jewish, Christian and Muslim ideas of heaven and hell using specific examples from the texts.

Provide examples and discuss the narrative description and importance of mythic, ancestral, cultural and experiential transcendence in the religions of the Abrahamic tradition