1. What are the similarities between Islam, Christianity, and Judaism?
All 3 began in Southwest Asia
Judaism with Abraham in the Ancient city of Ur about 2000 BC
Christianity in Jerusalem with the ministry of Jesus about 30 AD
Islam with Muhammad in Mecca (Saudi Arabia) about 610 AD
Abraham and other prophets
All 3 recognize Adam, Noah, Abraham, and many others as prophets of God.
Both Christianity and Islam recognize Jesus as an important prophet… although Christianity also sees Jesus as the Son of God.
Isaac and Ishmael
Jews and Christians claim connection to Abraham through his son Isaac from his wife Sarah.
Islam claims connection to Abraham through his son Ishmael from his servant Hagar.
Jews and Christians believe that Abraham was called to sacrifice his son Isaac until an angel intervened.
Muslims (and the Baha’i) believe that it was Ishmael, not Isaac, who was set to be sacrificed.

2. What are the similarities between Islam, Christianity, and Judaism?
Common Holy Sites
-The Dome of the Rock in Islamic belief is the spot where Muhammad ascended into Heaven (3rd Holiest site in Islam)
-In Judaism it is the Holiest spot of Earth, the site of the Holy of Holies of the Temple.
-All 3 religions believe that this is the spot of Mount Moriah, or the altar where Abraham was to sacrifice his son Isaac/Ishmael.

3. Holy spaces in Jerusalem

4. Jerusalem

5. Cosmogony Christian—Earth created by God, given to humans
Muslim—Earth created by Allah, humans as representatives
Jewish—Earth created by God, given to humans

6. Territorial Conflicts
Religion vs. Government Policies
Religion vs. Religion

7. Religion vs. Government Policies
Religion vs. Social Change
Taliban vs. Western Values
Hinduism vs. Social Equality
Religion vs. Communism
Eastern Orthodox & Islam vs. Soviet Union
Buddhism vs. South East Asian Countries

8. Religion vs. Religion Religious wars in Ireland
Protestants vs Catholics
Religious wars in the Middle East
Crusades between Christians and Muslims
Jews vs. Muslims in Palestine

9. November 21st, 2014 No Spirals today Turn in any missing work!!!
Ch. 5/6 Reading Notes and Quiz on Monday 12/1
Israel and Palestine today