Judaism Leader- Abraham God was called Yahweh Settled in Canaan (now Israel) Followers called Jews Babylonians destroyed 1st temple Rebelled against Roman rule in A.D.66 Settled outside Jerusalem

Christianity Leader was called Jesus Christ Sacred writing called the bible Was carpenter as young man, began to preach at age 30, preached love and forgiveness, performed miracles Crucified as a threat to government Disciples continued teachings and this began Christianity

Islam Leader was Muhammad Muhammad was a prophet, angel Gabriel revealed the will of God to him These revelations were document in sacred text called the Qur’an Teaching encourage rejecting wickedness and return to one true God Mecca is holy city

it is followed by the descendants of Abraham Europe’s Religions 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