Form of monotheism It began in Southwest Asia Judaism Christianity Islam   it is followed by the descendants of Abraham It is the story of exile Sacred text is called Torah God called Yahweh Followers called Jews spread by the disciples of Jesus the Greek word for its leader is “Messiah” Sacred text is called Bible Follower called Christians Followers called Muslims founded by Muhammad sacred text is called Quran God called Allah Gabriel spoke god’s will to Muhammad All Three   Form of monotheism It began in Southwest Asia It has sacred writings It was first led by a single person