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Judaism Abraham Christianity Jesus – based on his teachings Islam Muhammad Paul of Tarsus – did the most to spread Christianity to the rest of the world Founder (name and details) and other major leaders Israel Somewhere between 1800-1200 BC Near Jerusalem About 30 AD Mecca 610 AD Orthodox- most strict Reform – least strict Conservative – somewhere in the middle of the other two Roman Catholic – Pope is the absolute authority Sunni – leaders can be any devout Muslim Eastern Orthodox – mostly in Eastern Europe. No central authority, each country has its own autonomous church Shi’a – followers of Ali Believe leaders must be direct descendants of Muhammad Date and location of origin Major sects and how they differ Orthodox interprets the Bible and Torah most literally Protestant – no central authority, most started as protest movements against Catholic Church Judaism Monotheist Honor God by observing his laws Christianity Monotheist Jesus sacrificed himself for mankind 5 pillars One God – Allah – Muhammad was his last prophet Prayer 5 times a day facing Mecca Almsgiving Pilgrimage to Mecca at least once Fasting during month of Ramadan Old Testament – before birth of Jesus Quran – revelations given to Muhammad from God Trinity – one God, Three parts Jesus was messiah sent to save world from sins Basic philosophies and beliefs Torah – first five books of Bible Islam Bible 10 Commandments New Testament – after birth of Jesus Major books/laws Gospels – accounts of Jesus’ life No particular clothing or customs Customs/Clothing of the Practitioners Mezuzah on doors Menorah at Chanukah Tallit – shawl used in temple Yarmulke – a skullcap worn, especially during prayer and religious study, by Jewish males, especially those adhering to Orthodox or Conservative tradition. In conservative countries – in public, women must cover body except for face and hands Judaism Christianity Christmas – Birth of Jesus Rosh Hashanah – New Year Yom Kippur – day of atonement, when Jews show sorrow for sins committed the previous year Good Friday – day of Jesus’ crucifixion Easter – day of Jesus’ resurrection Passover – commemorates when the Jewish families were passed over when the first born sons of Egypt were killed Major holy days/months/celebrations and what they mean Bar and Bat Mitzvah – ceremony celebrating when a person becomes a “man” or “woman” in the eyes of Judaism Baptism – ritual washing away of sins Confirmation – accepting Christian faith for ones’ own Islam Ramadan – holy month of fasting that commemorates first revelation to Muhammad Eid al-Fitr – celebration at the end of Ramadan