Brain Jogger “Why should we learn about other people’s religions?” Discuss with a neighbor

SS6G11b The student will describe the cultural characteristics of Europe b. Describe the major religions in Europe; include Judaism, Christianity, and Islam.

Comparing Judaism, Christianity, and Islam

Monotheism Mono (means one) the belief that there is only one God

Judaism

How many Gods? Monotheistic One

Leader Leader of Judaism is: Abraham

Name of God: Yahweh

Believers Believers of Judaism are called: Jews

Holy Book The Holy Book of Judaism is called: Torah consists of the first five books of the Old Testament

The Sacred Place of the Jews in Jerusalem is The Wailing Wall It is what is left of King Solomon’s Temple

Place of Worship The place of worship for Judaism is called: a Synagogue

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Main Day of Worship The Main Day of worship for Judaism is: Saturday

View of Jesus Christ Judaism's view of Jesus Christ: An ordinary Jewish man not the Messiah (a divine person)

Holy Places The Holy Place of Judaism is: Jerusalem

Traditions The Traditions of Judaism are: Bar/Bat Mitzvah Hanukah Passover

Symbols Symbols of Judaism: MenorahStar of David

1.Where do Jews worship? 2. What day do Jews worship? 3. What is the holiest city of Judaism? Synagogue Saturday Jerusalem

Christianity

How many Gods? Monotheistic One

Leader Leader of Christianity is: Jesus Christ

Name of God: God

Believers Believers of Christianity are called:Christians

Holy Book The Holy Book of Christianity is called:Bible

The Sacred Place of Worship in Jerusalem is the Church of the Holy Sepulcher This church is built over the place where they believe Jesus’ tomb was before he was resurrected.

Place of Worship The place of worship for Christianity is called: Church, chapel, or Cathedral

Main Day of Worship The Main Day of worship for Christianity is:Sunday

View of Jesus Christ Christianity’s view of Jesus Christ : Son of God, God incarnate, savior of the world

Holy Places The Holy Places of Christianity are: Jerusalem Bethlehem Vatican City (catholic)

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Traditions The Traditions of Christianity are: -Christmas -Easter

Talk to your neighbor about why you think Christians celebrate Christmas and Easter.

Symbols Symbols of Christianity : Cross “fish” Dove of Peace

Quick Review What does Monotheism mean? Belief in One God Who founded Christianity? Jesus Christ What are the followers of Christ called? Christians What city is Holy to the Christians? Jerusalem

What is the name of the God of the Christians? God Who do the Christians believe Jesus Christ is? The Son of God, the savior of the world, The Messiah What is the name of the Holy Book of Christians? The Bible List a few of their traditions: Christmas, Easter, Going to Church on Sunday

Brain Jogger 1.Who is the founder of Christianity? 2.Where do Christians worship? 3. What day do Christians worship? (try to answer without your chart, you can do it!!!) 1.Who is the founder of Christianity? 2.Where do Christians worship? 3. What day do Christians worship? (try to answer without your chart, you can do it!!!) Jesus Christ Church, Chapel, Cathedral Sunday

Islam

How many Gods? Monotheistic One

Leader/Founder Leader/founder of Islam: Muhammad

Name of God: Allah

Believers Believers of Islam are called: Muslims

Holy Book The Holy Book of Islam is called: Qur'an or Koran

Muslims’ Sacred place of worship in Jerusalem is the Dome of the Rock It is believed to be built over the spot were Muhammad got his revelations from the angel Gabriel

Place of Worship The place of worship for Islam is called: a Mosque

Main Day of Worship The Main Day of worship for Islam is: Friday

View of Jesus Christ Islamic view of Jesus Christ : A prophet, sent by Allah and born of the Virgin Mary, but not divine

Holy Places The Holy Places of Islam are: Jerusalem Mecca Medina

Traditions The Traditions of Islam are: Fasting during Ramadan Pilgrimage to Mecca (Hajj) Five Pillars of Islam

The Five Pillars of Islam 1.Faith- There is no god but Allah and Muhammad is his prophet 2.Prayer- 5 times a day facing Mecca 3.Charity- giving to those in need 4.Fasting during the month of Ramadan 5.Hajj- trip to the holy city of Mecca

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Symbols Symbols of Islam : Star and Crescent

1.Where do Muslims worship? 2. What day do Muslims worship? 3. What is one of the holiest city of Islam?