Judaism, Christianity, Islam Mr. Homburg
Judaism Judaism began in the middle east, in what is modern day Israel. Major locations: Israel and North America Holy Sites or cities: Israel and its capital Jerusalem Name for god: Jehovah Founder: Abraham
Beliefs about founder: Prophet- Made a covenant with Jehovah Holy Book: Torah Laws: Ten Commandments Major Doctrine: Monotheism, Jehovah gave Israel to Jews if they follow his laws, All Jews are descendants of Abraham
Abraham
Torah
Christianity Began in the Middle East in what is modern day Israel Major location: The Americas and Europe Holy Sites: Israel and the capital city Jerusalem Name for god: Trinity- Father, son, holy spirit Founder: Jesus
Beliefs about founder: He is God the son Holy Book: Bible ( includes Torah and the New testament) Laws: Ten commandments Major doctrine: Monotheism, Jesus died and rose from the dead, major holidays- Easter and Christmas
Jesus
Holy Bible
Ten Commandments
Islam Began in the Middles East in modern day Saudi Arabia Major current locations: Middle East and North Africa Holy Sites: Mecca, Medina, and Jerusalem Name for God: Allah Founder: Muhammad
Beliefs about Founder: Prophet- Allah spoke to him through an angel Holy Book: Koran (believe in Torah) Laws: 5 pillars Major Doctrine: Monotheism, 1. Faith, 2. Alms, 3. Pray five times a day, 4. Fast during Ramadan, 5. Pilgrimage to Mecca
Saudi Arabia
Muhammad
Koran