1. Judaism, Christianity, Islam
Western Religions
Judaism, Christianity, Islam

2. Abraham Seen as founder of Judaism, Christianity, & Islam
Jews= God’s chosen people
Sealed a Covenant w/ God
Descendants= Isrealites
Names for God= Yahweh, Jehovah, Elohim, God

3. Judaism Monotheistic= believe in one god
Follow prophets: Moses & Abraham
Sacred texts: Torah (first 5 books of Bible, Genesis, Exodus, Leviticus, Numbers, Deuteronomy)
10 Commandments= foundation for Jewish law God’ Law & basic moral code for Jews, Christians, & Muslims

4. Judaism 15-16 million followers
Jewish= religion & ethnic heritage (Israel)
3 types:
Orthodox: Modern, & Chasidic (Ultra Orthodox)
Reformed: German
Conservative: 20th century American

5. Jewish Beliefs
Torah “Written Law” & Talmud “Verbal Law”= 613 Commandments & how to apply God’s law to everyday life:
Dietary rules= Kosher; clean vs. unclean animal=(no pork)
Dress & Appearance
Prayer & devotion to the one God
Temple services
Observance of Holy days
Bar/Bat Mitvah= full adult w/ religious spiritual responsibilities

6. Activity!!! Groups will read & analyze the 10 commandments
Develop a list of how each commandment still influences our morals, ethics, & laws today….even people who are not Jewish, Christian or Muslim!

7. http://youtu.be/-5AjMYNxYnQ This is the way we Jew it
Hannukah Song

8. Christianity

9. Warm Up! Journal Entry/ Discussion Question:
“What does the Eastern concept of reincarnation offer people that the Western concept of "heaven" does not? In other words, why would some people believe in reincarnation over an afterlife?”
Write the prompt and a sentence response
5 Mins…..GO!

10. Basics of Christianity
Followed by 1/3 of world population!
Based on the life, teachings, death and resurrection of a first century Jew (Jesus), believed to be the Christ (Messiah, Savior) by his followers (called “Christians”)

11. Jesus Prophet Messiah Mortal man Son of God Healer Performed miracles
Jewish teacher and reformer who became the focus of the new religion of Christianity
Prophet
Messiah
Mortal man
Son of God
Healer
Performed miracles

12. Historic Crucifixion

13. Beliefs Christ= born of virgin, fulfills prophecy
Jesus= Son of God; fully God & fully human
Jesus= savior of humanity by sacrifice on cross
Resurrected from the dead so we may have eternal life (Heaven)
Jesus will come again as Messiah to judge living & dead “end of days”

14. What do Christians Believe?
Original sin: all humanity is inherently separated from God by sin
The sacrifice of Jesus – death on cross= ultimate sacrifice for human sin
Heaven & Hell:
Eternal life for those who are saved
Eternal damnation for those who are not saved

15. Christianity God in three forms: Holy Trinity
Sacred text: Bible ( Old testament & New testament)
Religion spread by Paul throughout Roman empire
Punishable by death
God in three forms: Holy Trinity
Father: resides in Heaven
Son: Jesus, came down from Heaven, lived & died for us
Holy Spirit: spirit of God within everyone who accepts Him Christians

16. How do Christians practice their Faith?
Sacraments:
Baptism
Communion
Confirmation
Confession of sins
Sabbath: celebrated Sundays with prayer, scripture readings, singing hymns, sermon
Christianity spread quickly because it was open to anyone, offered a message of forgiveness, & offered life after death

17. Judaism & Christianity
Both

18. Christianity & Judaism
Older than Christianity
Jesus & apostles= Jewish
Believe Jesus was only good, wise man
Still awaiting their messiah
Not concerned w salvation & the end of days
Jesus= Son of God, savior of man
Salvation through Christ= only way into Heaven
No reincarnation
Heaven or Hell afterlife

19. Islam

20. Islam & Christianity FYI
Islam= “Peace” , “Submission”
Muslim= “Submitter”
Abraham’s 2 sons:
Issac the Hebrews (Judaism & Christianity)
Ishmael the Arabs (Islam)

21. Beginnings of Islam Muhammad= prophet/ founder of Islam (570-632)
Lived near Mecca, Arabia
6 yrs old
Mecca became center of religious pilgrimage for Islamists
Tomb next to Muhammad is empty waiting for prophet, Jesus to return
God= Allah

22. Muslim Beliefs One god (Allah) Prophets Sacred texts: Qur’an (Koran)
Abraham, Moses, David, Jesus, Muhammad…
Sacred texts: Qur’an (Koran)
End times
Resurrection, Judgment day, Heaven & Hell

23. 5 Pillars of Islam 1. Witness: 2. Prayer 5 times every day
There is no God but THE God , Allah & Muhammad is the prophet of Allah
2. Prayer 5 times every day
3. Give alms to the poor & needy
4. Fasting sun up to sun down during holy month of Ramadan
5. Pilgrimage to Mecca (at least once in lifetime of Muslim)

24. Worship Mosque: place for prayer, worship, studying Islam
Women cover head, separate from men
Worshippers must face towards the direction of Mecca
No pork, gambling, intoxication, fornications