1. JUDAISM, CHRISTIANITY, AND ISLAM

2. Judaism Hebrew is the sacred language God is called Adonai Synagogue is the holy building Weekly holy day is Shabbat (Friday night to Saturday morning) Music instrument (shofar) is used in ritual Oldest of three monotheistic religions

3. Christianity Jesus is divine Trinity Sacraments Ordained ministry Church is the holy building Weekly holy day is Sunday Began as a Jewish sect (separate group) No sacred language

4. Islam Arabic is sacred language Mecca is the holiest city Muhammad was the final prophet (Jesus was a prophet) God is called Allah Mosque is the holy building Hajj (pilgrimage to Mecca) Call to prayer (Adhan)

5. Christianity and Islam Story of Jesus (Muslims believe Jesus was a prophet of God – Christians believe he is the son of God) Recitation of Creed Salvation and Damnation (Afterlife – Heaven/Hell)

6. Islam and Judaism Dietary laws – no pork Fasting – Ramadan and Yom Kippur Almsgiving (Charity to poor) Service leader is a religious scholar (Imam and Rabbi) Both have a sacred language (Hebrew (Jews)/ Arabic (Muslims)

7. Christianity and Judaism Practice of breaking of bread and sharing wine Ongoing revelation Both share the beliefs of the old testament

8. Beliefs of all three religions One God, God of Abraham Special relationship with God Importance of prophets History of ancient Hebrews and Hebrew law Jerusalem is a holy city Readings from holy books during worship