Compare And Contrast The Mosaic Covenant From Exodus

The Mosaic Covenant from exodus is a promise made between God and the nation of Israel at Mount Sinai. To begin with, the pattern of the covenant is very similar to other ancient covenants of that time because it is between God and his people. In the textbook, it explains how the Hebrews have struggled with the pharaoh around 1250 B.C.E. Moses, who was a prince that grew up in the household of the pharaoh, ran away. After returning he led the Hebrew slaves at the bottom of Mount Sinai. God spoke to the Hebrews who he freed them and explained the Ten Commandments. In addition, a quote form the readings “ I am the lord your God who brought you out of the land of Egypt.” (Judaism, pg. 397) This quote is the first commandment stating that he,

By understanding the concepts and terminology of religious traditions it is important to understand other people 's religious experience and expression. To begin with, both Buddhism and Judaism are two different forms of religion with some similarities. Buddhist’s believe they are reborn from a previous life until they reach nirvana, which is the extinction of all desire and release from suffering. In comparison to Judaism, they believe that they are made in the likeness of God and come into the world with the capacity to choose for good or evil. Judaism follows in practicing the Ten Commandments and find happiness in other humans. Buddhist has the same opportunity in his or her life and can find fulfillment in thinking and following in the correct path. Lastly, as Buddhists do not worship a God who created and sustains the world, this makes Buddhism a non-theistic

Two of the essential attributes of religion are faith and worship. As the textbook explains the Mosaic covenant, Ten Commandments, not commitments and Precepts for an engaging Buddhism one can understand that there not only is a similarity but also a difference in each of the principles. In the beginning, the Mosaic Covenant talks about how God has given the Hebrew’s the Ten Commandments, as an individual reads further into the textbook they can encounter Michael Learner’s interpretation of the Ten Commandments. Both explain instructions and guidelines given from God to his people but with his intention Michael Learner’s work describes the Ten Commandments differently. For example, from the Mosaic covenant, “Remember the Sabbath day and keep it holy.” (Judaism, pg 397) This quote states the fourth commandment about the Sabbath day. In Learner’s perspective “Observe the Sabbath”(Judaism, pg 422) explains a different interpretation but the same concept as the mosaic covenant. Secondly, the Precepts for an engaging Buddhism by Thich Nhat Hanh has a different understanding of guidelines but all fourteen precepts explain similar values as the mosaic covenant and Learner’s writings. All fourteen principles solve the problems of life by avoiding the bad causes. For instance, “Fourteenth: Do not mistreat your body. Learn to handle it with respect.” (Buddhism, pg 386) This quote is one of the different precepts in