Explain why this person is important to both Jews and Christians.

Unit VII Essay

In this assignment, you will find individuals who have been a part of both Judaism and Christianity. Select one of these individuals of your choice from the list below:
Moses
Abraham
Isaiah
Paul of Tarsus
Jesus
Mary

Once you have selected an individual you will write an essay and include the following:

Explain why this person is important to both Jews and Christians.

Characterize how that individual expressed their religious beliefs through a particular faithful event that happened some time in their life.

Articulate specific key theological terms (e.g., faith, obedience, sacrifice, discipline, covenant, etc.) stemming from this faithful event. Why are these terms important to both Judaism and Christianity?