Religions of Europe Map Monotheistic Religions Judaism Islam
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Religions of Europe Map
Monotheistic Religions Judaism, Islam, & Christianity
Learning Target SS 6 G 10 I will describe the major religions in Europe: Judaism, Christianity, and Islam.
Monotheistic Religions Judaism, Islam, & Christianity
Monotheism • Judaism, Christianity, & Islam are major religions practiced in Europe. • Followers of each practice monotheism, a belief in one god. What else do they have in common?
Similarities • All three believe in one god (monotheistic). • They all started in Southwest Asia. • They can trace their roots to Abraham as the father of their faith. • Jerusalem is the holiest city in the world for Jews and Christians, and the third holiest city for Muslims. • All three have an important messenger and book of teachings.
Jerusalem, Israel
Judaism
Judaism Key Beliefs • Judaism is the religion of Jews. • It was founded by Abraham around 2000 BCE. • Jews believe that God gave Moses the Ten Commandments. • They believe that a messiah (savior) will lead them to the Promised Land.
Judaism • Jews believe that they descended from Abraham and Sarah, the first people to worship Yahweh (God). • Abraham lived at least 3, 700 years ago in what is now Iraq.
The Torah Abraham & Sarah
Judaism Holy Book • The Jewish holy book is the Torah, which is the oral and written laws of the Jews. Worship • Jews worship in synagogues and temples. (Led by a Rabbi) “What is hateful to you, do not to your neighbor. ” How do you feel about this?
Judaism Holy Days-Practices and Rituals Shabbat—Friday sundown to Saturday (Day of Rest) Rosh Hashanah: Jewish New Year’s Day. Yom Kippur: known as the Day of Atonement. People fast (go without food) and pray on this day. Passover: festival that retells the story of the Israelites fleeing Egypt.
Christianity
Christianity Key Beliefs • Christianity actually has its roots in Judaism. • Christians believe in Jesus, who preached a new religion of love and kindness around 30 CE. • Christians believe that Jesus was the messiah (savior). • God-Jesus/God
Christianity • The Bible is the main holy book for Christians. • It consists of the Old Testament and the New Testament.
Christianity Denominations • Christians are grouped by many denominations. • Examples include Catholicism, Orthodox, and Protestantism. • All denominations of Christians follow the teachings of Jesus. Worship • Christians worship in churches and chapels
Christianity Holy Days (Practices and Rituals) Sundays day of rest. Sunday-Day of Rest Christmas: Jesus’ birthday. Good Friday: day Jesus was crucified. Easter: most important day of Christian calendar; believed to be the day that Jesus rose from the dead.
Islam
Islam Key Beliefs • Islam began around 610 CE in Southwest Asia. • Followers of Islam are called Muslims, and the founder is Muhammad. • Muslims believe that Muhammad is the last and greatest prophet of Islam. • Other prophets include Abraham, Moses, & Jesus. God: In Arabic, Islam means “surrender” to the will
Islam Holy Book • The Muslim holy book is the Qur’an (Koran). • It states how people should live their lives. Practices and Rituals: The Five Pillars of Faith (obligations all Muslims must fulfill in their lifetime).
Islam Five Pillars of Faith: (the main duties of Muslims) 1. Prayer, 5 times a day 2. Giving to charity, 3. Belief in one God (Allah), 4. Fasting during the month of Ramadan, 5. Trip to Mecca (hajj) once in a lifetime.
Place of worship is a Mosque. The Grand Mosque in Mecca
Two letters written by Muhammad…so old!
Muhammad’s Hat, Robe, & Staff Muhammad’s Swords
A piece of Muhammad’s hair One of Muhammad’s sandals
The Green Dome in Medina Muhammad’s grave lies under the Green Dome. (This is his casket. )
The Grand Mosque in Mecca
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