Major Religions in Europe

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Religious Center 3 Religions: -Judaism, Christianity, Islam all started in SW Asia (The Middle East) Jerusalem (located in Israel): Important to all three religions -a city where Jews, Christians, Muslims have lived for centuries

“Father/Prophet” to all 3 Religions Abraham is traditionally considered to be the first Jew and to have made a covenant with God. Because Judaism, Christianity, and Islam all recognize Abraham as their first prophet, they are also called the Abrahamic religions.

OVERVIEW ALL 3 Religions share: Belief in one (the same) God- monotheism each led by a single person set of sacred writings

JUDAISM

THE BASICS Founder-Abraham -Holy Book-Torah -Followers called-Jews -Place of worship- Temple (or Synagogue)

IMPORTANT TO KNOW… Belief is in the laws of one God and words of the prophets, 10 Commandments (the duties) Three main groups: Orthodox, Conservative, and Reform Found world wide but centered in Israel

Birth of Christianity

THE BASICS -Founder-Disciples of Jesus Christ -Holy Book-Bible (Old and New Testament) -Followers called- Christians -Place of worship-Church

IMPORTANT TO KNOW…. Belief is in the laws of one God, the words of the prophets and the teachings of Jesus, Ten Commandments (the duties) Three main groups: Orthodox, Roman Catholic, and Protestant Found world wide

ISLAM

THE BASICS -Founder-Muhammad -Holy Book-Koran (Qur’an) -Followers called-Muslims -Place of worship-Mosque

IMPORTANT TO KNOW…. Belief is in the laws of one God, teachings of Muhammad 5 Pillars (the duties) Two main groups: Sunnis and Shi’ites Found world wide but center is Middle East, North Africa and parts of Asia