Written Reflection 2
Summarize the understanding of God, of humanity, and of the relationship between God and humans for both Judaism and Islam and then compare the two traditions. Such questions to be addressed in the summaries of each tradition are: Who/What is God? What is humanity? How should humanity relate to God and to each other? How does each tradition’s worship practices/rituals reflect that relationship?
Part 1: Summarize the understanding of God, of humanity, and of their relationship in Islam. You should use evidence from at least two of the following sources: the Overview of Islam, the Creation accounts from the Qur’an, and Siddiqui’s article “Being Human”.
Part 2: Summarize the understanding of God, of humanity, and of their relationship in Judaism. You should use evidence from at least two of the following sources: the Overview of Judaism, Genesis 1-3 (be sure to cite the Book, Chapter, and verse(s) you use), and Ochs’ article “Do We Worship the Same God?”
Part 3: Identify any similarities and differences between the two traditions. Can this comparison help to answer questions like the ones Ochs asks in his article (“Do we worship the same God”)
Responses should be 1.5 to 2 pages long, typed in 12 point Times New Roman font, be single spaced, and should have your name on it. Remember to cite the page numbers used to answer each question! Please let me know if there are any questions.
Grading Criteria
This assignment is worth 10 points (10% of course grade) and will be graded on the following:
1. Following the instructions and addressing all three parts of the prompt
2. Using evidence and citing from the sources indicated
3. Coherent language and structure throughout the essay
4. A clear argument or case made for your perspective
5. Evidence of attempts to correct any obvious grammar or spelling mistakes before submission (that is, re-read your work and run a grammar/spelling check before you turn it in) and citing authors and page numbers in your response
