1. Religions of Europe

2.  Judaism  Christianity  Islam Major European Religions

3. Judaism 15 million Jews worldwide 15 million Jews worldwide Founded by Abraham in 2000 BC Founded by Abraham in 2000 BC Holy Book is the Torah Holy Book is the Torah Worship at a Synagogue Worship at a Synagogue Rabbi is the teacher Rabbi is the teacher

4. Christianity  2.1 billion Christians worldwide Christians  Founded by Jesus Christ in 30 AD  Holy Book is the Bible  Worship at a Church  Pastor/Priest leads church services

5. Islam IslamIslam 1.3 billion Muslims worldwide 1.3 billion Muslims worldwide Founded by Muhammad in 610 AD Founded by Muhammad in 610 AD Holy book is the Koran/Qu’ran Holy book is the Koran/Qu’ran Worship at a Mosque Worship at a Mosque Imam leads the calls to prayer Imam leads the calls to prayer

6. Similarities All are monotheistic-belief in one god All are monotheistic-belief in one god Jerusalem is a holy site for all three Jerusalem is a holy site for all three All three trace their origin to Abraham All three trace their origin to Abraham Moses is an important prophet for all three Moses is an important prophet for all three

7. Predominate Religion by region