1. Three World Religions Chapte r10.2

2. Judaism The oldest of the Monotheistic Religions o First practiced in Southwest Asia by the Israelites Religious book = Torah (1 st 5 books of the Bible) All Jewish people are descendants of Abraham (Founder of Judaism)

3. Jewish History Believe God gave Moses the 10 Commandments for them to live by (Est 1400BC) o Would remain in God’s favor as long as they followed God’s law 1000 B.C. King David created the Kingdom of Israel with Jerusalem being the capital

4. Judaism Today Holidays: Passover, Hannukah, Rosh Hashanah (New Years), Yom Kippur (Most important) Religious Leaders are called Rabbis

5. Christianity Began in Southwest Asia (Modern Day Israel) Jesus is the founder of Christianity o Preached a message of trusting God and repentance of sin, and God would forgive their sins Crucified for blasphemy

6. Christianity Disciples Proclaimed Jesus had risen from the grave Began preaching that he was the Son of God Major Holidays: Christmas, Good Friday, Easter

7. Islam Began on the Arabian Peninsula in Southwest Asia in the 600’s A.D. Followers are called Muslims Muhammad (a prophet) is the founder of Islam

8. Muhammad Believed to have heard the angel Gabrielle to preach there is only 1 God (Allah) and the Five Pillars of Faith Within 20 years all of Arabia had accepted Islam

9. Islam Today Religious Book: Quran Every Muslim must make a pilgrimage to Mecca to pray (hajj) Holy Month is called Ramadan