Download Religions PPT 14

Three Major Religions of the
Middle East
How many gods? Name of gods?
Judaism:
Monotheistic.
God is Adonai.
Christianity:
Monotheistic. God
is God/Yaweh
Islam- Monotheistic. God
is Allah
Origins & Founder of Religion
All three trace origins back to Abraham and
Abraham’s covenant with God.
Jews: Believe
themselves to
be God’s
chosen people,
Hebrews, and
direct
descendants of
Abraham.
Christianity:
Jesus Christ was
a Jew. Followers
broke from
Judaism and
began to follow
teachings of
Jesus Christ.
Islam: Believe
Jews descend
from Isaac and
Muslims from
Ishmael, both sons
of Abraham.
Muhammad is the
final, true prophet
of God.
Sacred Text
Judaism: Torah
Christianity: Bible
Islam: Koran (Qur’ an)
Law Code
Judaism:Halakhah
-Rules and practice that effect every aspect
of life (613).
Christianity: Ten Commandments
-List of religious and moral laws.
Islam: Five Pillars
- The five basic beliefs: Belief, Worship, Fasting,
Charity, and Pilgrimage.
Belief on Jesus Christ
Judaism: Falsely claimed to be
the Messiah, or son of God.
Christianity: The son of God, both
human and divine.
Islam: Prophet of God, but not divine.
Prophets
All believe in the prophets, but place
more importance on one as opposed
to others.
After Life
Judaism: Believes life does not end here
on Earth, but leaves room for personal
opinion on what the after life is.
Christianity: Believe in
an eternal salvation in
either heaven or hell.
Islam: Believe in afterlife in either Paradise
or Hell. Those who die fighting in the
name of God go immediately to Paradise,
those who are enemies of Islam go
directly to hell.
Holy Days
Judaism:
-Shabbat: Friday evening to Saturday evening.
-Yom Kippur: Fast & atone for bad deeds.
-Hanukkah: Eight day Jewish festival.
Christianity:
-Sabbath: Sunday.
-Christmas: Birth of Christ
-Easter: Resurrection of Christ.
Islam:
- “Sabbath”: Friday Noon Prayers.
-Ramadan: Holy month. Fast from dawn to sunset.
Holy City
Judaism: Jerusalem
Christianity:
Jerusalem
Islam: 1. Mecca
2. Jerusalem
Place of Worship
Judaism: Synagogue
Christianity: Church
Islam: Mosque
Followers currently
Islam- 1.3 billion
– 2nd largest
Judaism- 14
million
– 12th largest
Christianity- 2
billion
– Largest