Monotheistic Religions of the World SS6G11 The student will describe the cultural characteristics of Europe. b. Describe the major religions in Europe; include Judaism, Christianity, and Islam Monotheistic Religions of the World

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Text Information on 3 Monotheistic PBS Website with Valuable Info: http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/globalconnections/mideast/themes/religion/index.html?pagewanted=all Comparison Charts: http://www.religionfacts.com/islam/comparison_charts/islam_judaism_christianity.htm NatGeo Lesson Plan (includes languages): http://education.nationalgeographic.com/lesson/languages-and-religions-europe/

Monotheistic Religions of Europe (SS6G11) Judaism Christianity Islam Patriarch/ Father of Faith Key People Place of Worship is Called Holy Book(s) Official name of followers View of Jesus Christ Approximate # of world followers Holy Sites (and places in the world with densest population of followers)

Judaism– 2000 BC Christianity– 30 AD Islam– 610 AD

Religions of the World Judaism

The Religion of Judaism Adherents: 14 million monotheistic God is Called: God, Yahweh, Jehovah Laws: Ten Commandments

The Religion of Judaism Holy Book(s): Bible (Tankh) , Torah, Talmud Judaism generally views Jesus as one of a number of Jewish Messiah claimants who have appeared throughout history, and not as a prophet or one to be worshiped.

The Religion of Judaism Practices: Bar/Bat Mitzvah at adulthood. Synagogue services on Saturdays. No pork or other non-kosher foods. Holidays related to events. Dreidle Song

The Religion of Judaism Religion of the Hebrews (1300 B.C.) Founded in the Middle East (Israel), currently Israel and North America Founded by Abraham, a prophet who made a covenant with Jehovah

The Religion of Judaism Father of their Faith: Abraham All Jewish people are descendants of Abraham Spiritual Leader: Rabbi

Israel Holy Sites of Judaism Southern Europe/ Northern Africa Middle East

Religions of the World Christianity

The Religion of Christianity Adherents: 2 billion monotheistic God is Called: God, The Trinity (the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit) Father of their Faith: Abraham Founder: Jesus Christ

The Religion of Christianity Founded by Jesus Christ; around 30 BC Place of Worship: Church or Temple Text(s): Holy Bible -- Old and New Testament Christianity teaches that Jesus is the Messiah (Christ) foretold in the Old Testament and the Son of God Incarnate, and their salvation is only through him.

The Religion of Christianity Practices: Prayer Bible study Baptism Eucharist Sunday Church Main Holidays: Easter & Christmas

Holy Lands of Christianity Israel Southern Europe/ Northern Africa Middle East

Religions of the World Islam

Muhammad 570 A.D. 610 A.D. 622 A.D. 630 A.D. 632 A.D. born in Mecca heard God speak to him through an angel in a cave. 610 A.D. 622 A.D. Year of the Hijra & 1st year of Muslim calendar. He & followers were invited to Yathrib -- city north of Mecca. returned to Mecca. 630 A.D. Muhammad died, but the religion had spread across the Arabian Peninsula. 632 A.D.

Muslims travel to Mecca because it was the birthplace of the prophet, Muhammad.

Muslims travel to Mecca because it was the birthplace of the prophet, Muhammad.

The Religion of Islam Adherents God(s): monotheistic, Allah Shiites :1.3 billion Sunni: 940 million God(s): monotheistic, Allah Father of their Faith: Abraham In Islam, Jesus (commonly transliterated as Isa) is one of God's highest-ranked and most-beloved prophets

The Religion of Islam About 23 years after Muhammad died, Muslims began arguing over who should become their next leader. The Shiites wanted another descendent of Muhammad to lead. The Sunnis wanted a different Muslim man to lead. To this day, there are Shiite & Sunni Muslims.

The Religion of Islam Text(s) Qur’an (scripture) Hadith (traditions) Practices: 5 Pillars; Mosque service on Fridays; Ablutions before prayer; no alcohol or pork Holidays related to pilgrimage and fast of Ramadan

World Religions X Christianity 2.1 Billion Islam 1.3 Billion Secular/Nonreligious/Agnostic/Atheist 1.1 billion Hinduism 900 million Chinese traditional religion 394 million Buddhism 376 million Agnostic claims neither faith or disbelief in God