1. 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

2. 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

3. 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

4. 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