Religions

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Religions
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Judaism

• Began in Middle East a few thousand years
  B.C./B.C.E.
• Spread by Roman Empire
• Consider themselves descendants/ followers of
  Abraham

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Christianity

• Began around AD 40 in Middle East
• Spread through Roman Empire
• Sprung from Judaism
• Followers believe that Jesus (a Jew) was the son
  of God

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Islam

• Began in Middle East around AD 622
• Founded by Mohammed (a prophet)
• Belief also in Abraham and Jesus (as prophets
  also)
• Spread by empires (Persian, Mongol, Ottoman) and
  along Silk Roads (trade routes through Asia and
  Africa)

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• Judaism

• Christianity

• One god- Yahweh
• Holy Book- Torah
• Laws- Ten Commandments
• Prophet Abraham
• Believe God will send a savior (son of God)

• One god
• Holy Book- Bible (Torah became Old Testament)
• Laws- 10 Commandments plus Golden Rule
• Leader Jesus (still believe in Abraham)
• Believe Jesus was the Savior (son of God)

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Islam

• One god- Allah
• Holy book- Koran (Quran)
• Laws 5 pillars of faith
• 1- statement of faith
• 2- pray 5 times a day
• 3- charity
• 4- fasting during holy moth (Ramadan)
• 5- pilgrimage (hajj)
• Prophets Abraham, Jesus, MOHAMMED