1. RELIGION

2. Judaism, Christianity, Islam
All 3 of these religions…
started in Southwest Asia
believe in only one God, or monotheistic
were first led by Abraham

3. Judaism Believe in one God, Yahweh Founder: Abraham
Began around 1300 B.C./B.C.E.
Holy Book: Tanakh or Torah
Place of Worship: Synagogue/Temple
View of Jesus Christ: He is a prophet.
Holy Site(s): The Wailing Wall in Jerusalem

4. Christianity Believe in one God Founder: Jesus Christ
Began around 30 A.D.
Holy Book: The Holy Bible
Place of Worship: Church
View of Jesus Christ: The Messiah
Holy Site(s): The Christian Church of the Holy Sepulcher in Jerusalem

5. Islam (Muslim) Believe in one God, Allah Founder: Muhammed
Began around 622 A.D./C.E.
Holy Book: Qur’an
Place of Worship: Mosque
View of Jesus Christ: Messenger of Allah
Holy Site(s): The Dome of the Rock in Jerusalem