Question

How did Spinoza’s idea of God contradict Christian and Jewish teachings?

a. He saw God as a personal and anthropomorphic figure.
b. He believed in the Trinity, which contradicted monotheistic views.
c. He rejected the idea of a personal God, emphasizing pantheism.
d. He supported the concept of original sin, contrary to his contemporaries.

Answer 1

Spinoza's idea of God contradicted Christian and Jewish teachings by rejecting the idea of a personal God and emphasizing pantheism.

Option C.

Step-by-step explanation:

Spinoza's idea of God contradicted Christian and Jewish teachings in that he rejected the idea of a personal God and emphasized pantheism.

While Christian and Jewish teachings often portray God as a personal and anthropomorphic figure, Spinoza viewed God as a unified essence that encompasses everything in the universe.

This contrasted with the monotheistic views of Christianity and Judaism.