Religions SOL REVIEW Judaism Founder Abraham Time 2000

Religions SOL REVIEW

Judaism Founder: Abraham Time: 2000 BCE

Judaism Scared Writing: The Torah Important concepts: Monotheism – Belief in One God

Judaism –important concepts cont. Covenant agreement between God and Abraham 2 nd Covenant - 10 commandments

Judaism Leaders: Abraham founder Moses exodus (helps Jews leave Egypt for the promised land)

Judaism Place of Worship: Synagogue

Hinduism Founder: Unknown Time: Not sure but can be traced to ancient times (1500 BCE when Aryans invaded)

Hinduism Cont. Sacred Writing: Vedas Upanishads Rig Vedas

Hinduism Cont. Important Concepts: Reincarnation: rebirth of the Soul Karma: Moral law

Hinduism – important concepts cont. Dharma: appropriate behavior Atman: Individual Soul Brahman: World Soul

Concepts cont. Moksha: Liberation from desire and suffering Caste System: Social classes based on occupation

Hinduism Leaders: TEACHERS OR GURUS and Brahmin priests Place of Worship: Temple and/or Home

Buddhism Founder: Siddhartha Gautama (Buddha – the enlightened one)

Buddhism Time: 563 – 483 Around 6 th or 5 th BCE (Nepal)

Buddhism Sacred writing: Jatakas Pali Canon Buddha dharma

Buddhism Important Concepts: 4 Noble Truths Eightfold path Nirvana To Achieve enlightenment

Buddhism Leaders: Buddha, monks and nuns Place of worship: Temples or monasteries

Confucianism Founder: Confucius Time: 551 – 479 BCE

Confucianism Scared Writing: Analects Important Concepts: Filial Piety: Respect for elders 5 relationships

Confucianism Education is an important concept of Confucianism

Daosim Founder: Lao-Tse Time: 300 BCE

Daoism Scared Writing: Tao Te Ching (The Way) Important Concepts: Behave in harmony with nature

Daoism Leaders: N/A

Shintoism Founder: N/A ancient Japanese religion Time: Pre-historic

Shintoism Scared Writing: N/A Important Concepts: Worship of Kami (Japanese deities)

Shintoism Leaders: N/A Place of Worship: Shrines

Christianity Founder: Jesus Time: Depends

Christianity Scared Writing: Bible Important Concepts: Monotheism Jesus is the son of God Forgiveness

Christianity – important concepts cont. God can save you After life Love Golden rule

Christianity Leaders: Apostles 12 men who were Jesus’ disciples (Peter, Paul etc. ) The Pope and the clergy of the church

Christianity Place of Worship: Church

Islam Founder: Mohammad Time: 622 CE

Islam Sacred Writing: Q’uran

Islam Important Concepts: 5 pillars Faith - Monotheism Prayer - 5 Times a day Alms – giving to the poor Fasting - During Ramadan the month of Pilgrimage (hajj) – once in a lifetime

Islam Leaders: Muhammad Ulama – religious scholars

Islam Place of Worship: Mosque