Judaism, Christianity, Islam Three Major Religions Judaism, Christianity, Islam
Important to All Monotheism- belief in one God Abraham- considered the father of all three major religions Jerusalem is considered an important holy city.
Judaism Oldest Religion- 1300 B.C.E Followers called Jews About 14 million Holy book- Torah Prays 3 times a day Worships in a synagogue Celebrates Passover, Rosh Hashanah, Hanukkah Most live in Israel and United States
Christianity Founded 33 AD Largest religion in the world 2 billion Followers called Christians Based on teaching of Jesus Christ Holy book- Bible Worship in a church with a priest/minister/pastor Special rituals- baptism, Holy Communion Celebrate Christmas and Easter 22,000 Christian groups called denominations Methodist, Baptist, Catholic, ect.
Islam Founded in 610 AD Followers called Muslims Holy book- Koran 1.2 Billion Followers Holy book- Koran Pray and worship in Mosques Must complete the 5 Pillars of Islam Declaration of faith Pray 5 times a day Give to the poor Fast during Ramadan Pilgrimage to Mecca