1. Lesson 13 EQ: What are the central beliefs of Judaism, Christianity, and Islam and how do these beliefs impact the lives of the people that practice them?

2. Objective: Do Now: Homework:
SWBAT describe the central beliefs of Judaism, Christianity, and Islam and explain how these beliefs impact the lives of people that practice them
Do Now:
Name all the religions you can think of.
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Homework:
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3. All religions have... A set of beliefs A set of customs and practices
A form of organization

4. Judaism
Hebrews were one of the nomadic groups who lived in the Fertile Crescent
Hebrews became enslaved in Egypt and God helped them to escape this slavery
By 1000 B.C., the Hebrews had set up the kingdom of Israel with Jerusalem as its capital
They believed that God had promised them this land
Over time, Hebrew beliefs evolved into the religion we today call Judaism

6. Teachings of Judaism Monotheistic Holy book called the Torah
Belief in one god
Holy book called the Torah
Old Testament
Ten Commandments
Moral and ethical teachings
Mercy
Sympathy
Equality
Helpfulness

7. Judaism influenced two other religions... Can you guess what they are?

8. Christianity
Began in Palestine with the teachings of a Jew named Jesus in about 30 A.D.
Eventually spread to become official religion of Roman Empire

9. Life and Death of Jesus
Jesus was thought to be the Messiah, or savior sent from God
At age 30, Jesus began to travel the countryside preaching and teaching
Many Jews and Romans were worried that Jesus was dangerous
The Romans arrested Jesus, tried him in court, and executed him by crucifixion
After his death, many of his followers said that he had risen from the grave
His followers worked to spread his teachings

11. Teachings of Christianity
Monotheistic
Ten Commandments
Belief in Heaven
Holy book called the Bible
Old Testament (Hebrew scriptures, book of law, history, poetry)
New Testament (describe Jesus’ teachings)
Moral and ethical teachings
Mercy
Sympathy
Equality
Helpfulness

12. Islam In 622 A.D., Islam arose in Arabia
In about 570, an Arab named Muhammad was born in Mecca
According to Muslim tradition, the angel Gabriel commanded Muhammad to spread the message of Islam

13. Muhammad
Muhammad obeyed the command from Gabriel and people began wanting to kill him
Muhammad and his followers left Mecca on a journey known as the hijra (hegira)
Muhammad was welcomed into Medina and the religion grew

15. Teachings of Islam People who follow Islam are called Muslims
Five Pillars
Belief in one God (Allah) and Muhammad is his prophet
Pray 5 times daily
Give money to the poor
Fast from sunrise to sunset during Ramadan
Try to visit Mecca at least once in lifetime

16. Teachings of Islam Cont...
Holy book is called the Quran (Koran)
The Sharia is a body of laws for Muslims to follow
Moral and ethical teachings
Mercy
Sympathy
Equality
Helpfulness