1. BIRTHPLACE OF THREE RELIGIONS
Judaism
-Christianity
-Islam

3. Judaism origins
According to the Jewish faith Abraham’s god spoke to him:
“Get out of your country From your family And from your fathers house, To a land that I will show you.” So Abraham led his people to what is now the land of Israel.

4. Judaism Key Beliefs One god created the world
God made a covenant with Abraham declaring that they would be God’s chosen people and they would dwell in the promised land.
Jews believe the Messiah has yet to come.

5. Holy city of Jerusalem
The place where Jews believed Abraham showed his devotion to god by preparing to sacrifice his son.
Home of the Temple Mount and the Western Wall which is the remains of the 2nd temple destroyed by the Roman Empire.

6. Key symbols

7. Key Practices
Holy Sabbath- From Friday evening and until Saturday morning. Jews should rest and pray.
Yom Kippur- A day of reflection and atonement (feel sorry for past events)
Worship services held in a Synagogue or Temple

8. 47°29' 47" N, 19°3' 37" E
Dohány (Tobaco) St Synagogue, Budapest, Hungary The Dohany St synagogue is the second largest synagogue of the world. It was built as the center of the Hungarian Jewish community. The Neolog reform movement appeared during the construction the building. The new temple become the center of th Neologue movment. The synagogue was built between 1854 and 1859 in Moorish revival style. The exterior design was created by Ludwig
47°29' 47" N, 19°3' 37" E
Dohány (Tobaco) St Synagogue, Budapest, Hungary The Dohany St synagogue is the second largest synagogue of the world. It was built as the center of the Hungarian Jewish community. The Neolog reform movement appeared during the construction the building. The new temple become the center of th Neologue movment. The synagogue was built between 1854 and 1859 in Moorish revival style. The exterior design was created by Ludwig
Taken in Budapest VIII., Budapest (See more photos here)
Taken in Budapest VIII., Budapest (See more photos here)
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10. Origins of Christianity
Jesus who was Jewish claimed to be the Messiah(savior).
Jesus’ followers eventually became known as Christians. Christianity is founded upon the life and teachings of Jesus Christ.

11. Key beliefs Jesus was human and divine (the son of God)
Jesus died on the cross and rose from the dead
Christians believe God made a covenant with Abraham that made them God’s chosen people
Prophets: Abraham, Moses, & Jesus

12. Key Practices
Baptism – initiation into the religion
Communion- reenacts the lord’s last dinner
Holy book- The Bible

13. Holy City of Jerusalem
- Where Jesus died on the cross and was believed by Christians to have rose from the dead.
- Home of the Church of the Holy Sepulcher. The believed site of Jesus’ tomb before he rose from the dead

16. Church of San Domenico in Siena Italy

18. Origins of Islam
Founded in the 7th century in the city of Mecca by Muhammad.
Believed Christians and Jews were not following the prophets properly
Muhammad is the last and final prophet after Abraham, Moses and Jesus.

19. Key Beliefs Believe Jesus was not divine.
Muslims believe Allah spoke to Muhammad through the angel Gabriel. These revelations end up in the Quran.

20. Key beliefs
God made a covenant with Abraham that made his descendents God’s chosen people.
Muhammad made Mecca the center of Islam
Muhammad died and ascended to heaven from Jerusalem

21. The Five Pillars of Islam
Profession of faith
Pray five times a day
Giving to the poor.
Fasting during the holy month of Ramadan.
Pilgrimage: Muslims believe in making a pilgrimage to Mecca and the Kaa'bah

22. Holy Sites
Mecca, Saudi Arabia- The center of Islam and home of the Kaa’ba.
Jerusalem- Home of the Al Aqsa Mosque and the Dome of the Rock.
Dome of the Rock is built on the site where Muslims believe Muhammad rose to heaven.

23. Holy book and worship services
Qur’an
Worship services held in a Mosque
Friday noon prayer most important

25. The Kaaba is the holiest place for Islam

27. Mosque of the Prophet

28. Dome of the Rock

29. Homework
Using your notes write a one page persuasive essay on which religion you believe deserves the Holy city of Jerusalem.
Introduction- discuss the conflict over Jerusalem and include your thesis statement.
Body- Your reasons and arguments on why your religion deserves the land.
Conclusion- Summarize the conflict and restate your thesis.