Judaism: Background

The Jewish religion trace their origin to the patriarchs Abraham, his son, Isaac and his son Jacob Abraham made a covenant with God Moses received the Torah from God – Considered the most important prophet The Jews are forced out of Israel – Diaspora (587 BCE)

Started: 20 his people synagogue th century BC How many followers: 13 million Main Belief: there is only 1 God, and God chose the Hebrews to be Place of worship: temple or Name of Teacher: Rabbi Follower: Jews Books Studied: Torah (history), Sects: Reform, Conservative, Orthodox Holidays: Yom Kippur (Day of Atonement), Passover, Rosh Hashanah (New Year)

Western Wall/Wailing Wall

Christianity: Background

Christianity is based on the birth, life and death of a 1 st century Jew, Jesus Christ Around the age of 30, Jesus began preaching about God, his father, He gathered followers, and performed miracles The Roman authorities found Jesus to be a problem and had him arrested and killed – Good Friday – Easter

Started: 1 st Century AD How many followers: 2 Billion Main Belief: Salvation through belief in Jesus Christ, the Son of God Name of Teacher: priest, preacher, minister Books Studied: The Bible (old testament history and laws and new testament-life and teachings of Christ) Sects: Roman Catholic, Eastern Orthodox, Protestant Holidays: Christmas (Christ’s birth), Easter (Christ’s resurrection)

Judaism and Christianity have the same beginning.

The first 5 books of the Old Testament are the same as the Torah The first “Christians” were Jews who believed Jesus was the Messiah they were waiting for.

Islam: Background

Most of the people of this region are Muslim. Islam is more than a religion, it is a way of life.

While meditating in a cave, Mohammed receive a revelation from God through the Angel Gabriel.

– Mohammed recorded the revelations, became the Quran (the last revealed word of God)

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The framework of the Muslim life are the “Five Pillars” Faith: Everyday… repeat, “There is no God but Allah, and Mohammed is his prophet” Prayer: A Muslim must pray 5 times a day (towards Mecca) Zakat: Give charity to the needy The Fast: Fast during the holy month of Ramadan (sunrise to sunset) Hajj: Take a pilgrimage to Mecca

Started: 622 AD How many followers: 1.1 Billion Main Belief: Submission to God, whose last prophet was Mohammed Place of worship: Mosque Name of Teacher: Iman (prayer leader) Follower: Muslim Books Studied: Quran/Koran Sects: the Sunni and the Shiite Holidays: Ramadan Islam means both “peace” and “submission” The Arabic word for god is “Allah”

Islamic law protects the privileges of minorities and are tolerant of other beliefs Muslims respect Jesus, Moses and Abraham as prophets of God The Quran confirms Jesus’ virgin birth and tell of the miracles he performed

The God of the Muslims is the same God as the Jews and Christians

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Religion Collage Assignment

Choose one of the monotheistic religions Create a collage using pictures, symbols, words, etc. to depict the religion’s main beliefs, symbols, misconceptions, place in the news/world, etc.

Needs to fill an 8.5x11 piece of paper Write a well developed paragraph explaining what you included on your collage Due Friday!