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Three World Religions: Judaism, Christianity, & Islam EQ: Explain the similarities and differences between

Three World Religions: Judaism, Christianity, & Islam EQ: Explain the similarities and differences between the three major religions of Europe.

FSS 6 G 11 The student will describe the cultural characteristics of Europe Fb.

FSS 6 G 11 The student will describe the cultural characteristics of Europe Fb. Describe the major religions in Europe: include Judaism, Christianity, and Islam

Your Task FTake out a piece of paper and something to write with FCreate

Your Task FTake out a piece of paper and something to write with FCreate a tree map titled Major Religions of Europe FMake three branches and call them Judaism, Christianity, Islam

MONOTHEISM FJudaism, Christianity, and Islam are major faiths that are examples of monotheism, or

MONOTHEISM FJudaism, Christianity, and Islam are major faiths that are examples of monotheism, or belief in one supreme god.

I. JUDAISM FFirst practiced by a small group of people in Southwest Asia called

I. JUDAISM FFirst practiced by a small group of people in Southwest Asia called the Israelites. FFounded by Abraham. FHoly book is the Torah. FFollowers today are known as Jews.

Jewish Beliefs: FBelieve that they descended from Abraham and Sarah, the first people to

Jewish Beliefs: FBelieve 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. FTorah says that God made an agreement, or covenant, with Abraham (move to Canaan [Palestine] and he will be blessed). FBecause of this, Jews believe they are God’s “chosen people”.

Ten Commandments FMost important of God’s laws. FGod gave the commandments to Moses (a

Ten Commandments FMost important of God’s laws. FGod gave the commandments to Moses (a prophet, or messenger of God). FHe moved Israelites out of Egypt, where they were slaves. FCommandments said that all people are equal, whether they are rich or poor.

Jerusalem, Israel

Jerusalem, Israel

Diaspora FOver the centuries, the Jews would be conquered and forced to leave their

Diaspora FOver the centuries, the Jews would be conquered and forced to leave their homeland many times. FEventually, they spread to countries in many parts of the world. FScattering of the Jews = Diaspora. FIn many areas, the Jews were treated cruelly…

Jewish Diaspora

Jewish Diaspora

Holy Days FPassover: festival that retells the story of the Israelites fleeing Egypt. FRosh

Holy Days FPassover: festival that retells the story of the Israelites fleeing Egypt. FRosh Hashanah: Jewish New Year’s Day. FYom Kippur: known as the Day of Atonement. People fast (go without food) and pray on this day.

Additional Facts: FTorah – first 5 books FBelieved to be given to Moses at

Additional Facts: FTorah – first 5 books FBelieved to be given to Moses at Mt. Sinai FBelief is in the laws of one God and the words of his prophet

Additional Facts F 3 main types of Judaism: FOrthodox (most traditional) FConservative FReform (least

Additional Facts F 3 main types of Judaism: FOrthodox (most traditional) FConservative FReform (least traditional)

Additional Facts FJews in Europe were nearly wiped out by Hitler and Nazi Germany

Additional Facts FJews in Europe were nearly wiped out by Hitler and Nazi Germany

II. Christianity FArose from Judaism in Southwest Asia. FFounded by a Jew named Jesus

II. Christianity FArose from Judaism in Southwest Asia. FFounded by a Jew named Jesus began preaching in what today is Israel, the West Bank, and Jordan. FTaught that God loved all people, even those that have sinned. FSome Jews greeted him as the messiah, or savior, who would deliver them from the Romans.

Jesus FA. D. 30, Jesus and his disciples, or followers, went to Jerusalem to

Jesus FA. D. 30, Jesus and his disciples, or followers, went to Jerusalem to celebrate Passover. FMany Jews greeted him as the messiah, and this worried other Jews and Romans. FJesus was convicted of treason under Roman law and crucified, or executed.

Jesus FDisciples proclaimed that Jesus had risen from the dead. FThey began preaching that

Jesus FDisciples proclaimed that Jesus had risen from the dead. FThey began preaching that Jesus was the Son of God, and they called him Christ (Greek for “messiah”). FThey spread Jesus’ teachings throughout the Roman world and beyond. FThe holy book of the Christians (followers of Jesus Christ) is the Bible; stories about Jesus became the New Testament.

Christianity Spreads… FA. D. 300: Christians were persecuted until Roman emperor Constantine became one

Christianity Spreads… FA. D. 300: Christians were persecuted until Roman emperor Constantine became one and proclaimed it a lawful religion. FChristianity later divided into Roman Catholics (Pope in Italy), Eastern Orthodox, and Protestants (Martin Luther). FHas more followers than any other religion (about 2. 1 billion)

Holy Days FChristmas: Jesus’ birthday. FGood Friday: day Jesus was crucified. FEaster: most important

Holy Days FChristmas: Jesus’ birthday. FGood Friday: day Jesus was crucified. FEaster: most important day of Christian calendar; believed to be the day that Jesus rose from the dead.

Additional Facts FBeliefs based on teachings of Jesus: love of God and neighbor, regard

Additional Facts FBeliefs based on teachings of Jesus: love of God and neighbor, regard for justice, belief that Jesus is the son of God

Additional Facts F 3 major groups: FEastern Orthodox FRoman Catholic FProtestant (Baptist, Methodist, Presbyterian,

Additional Facts F 3 major groups: FEastern Orthodox FRoman Catholic FProtestant (Baptist, Methodist, Presbyterian, etc. ) Is in most parts of the world

III. ISLAM FBegan in the A. D. 600 s in the Arabian Peninsula (Southwest

III. ISLAM FBegan in the A. D. 600 s in the Arabian Peninsula (Southwest Asia). Founded by Muhammed. FIn Arabic, Islam means “surrender” to the will of Allah (God). FFollowers of Islam are called Muslims and there about 1. 3 million.

Muhammad FBorn A. D. 570 in Makkah (Mecca), city in western Arabia. FA. D.

Muhammad FBorn A. D. 570 in Makkah (Mecca), city in western Arabia. FA. D. 610, he heard the voice of angel Gabriel telling him to preach about God. FTold the people there is only one God, Allah, and all believers in him are equal. FUrged the rich to share with the poor. FSaw life as a preparation for the Day of Judgment (when Allah would reward the good and punish the bad).

Muhammad’s swords Muhammad’s hat, robe, and staff

Muhammad’s swords Muhammad’s hat, robe, and staff

A piece of Muhammad’s hair! One of Muhammad’s sandals

A piece of Muhammad’s hair! One of Muhammad’s sandals

Hijrah FMuhammad’s message angered the rich merchants of Makkah. FA. D. 622, he was

Hijrah FMuhammad’s message angered the rich merchants of Makkah. FA. D. 622, he was forced to flee for safety to Madinah. FHis departure is known as the Hijrah, or migration. FHis forces eventually defeated armies who came to Madinah. FMade Madinah the center of Islam. FBy the time of his death in A. D. 632, most of Arabia had accepted Islam.

Makkah to Madinah

Makkah to Madinah

The Green Dome in Madinah Muhammad’s grave lies under the Green Dome. (Above is

The Green Dome in Madinah Muhammad’s grave lies under the Green Dome. (Above is his casket. )

The Quran (Koran) FThe Muslim holy book is the Quran (Koran). FDescribes the Five

The Quran (Koran) FThe Muslim holy book is the Quran (Koran). FDescribes the Five Pillars of Faith (obligations all Muslims must fulfill).

Additional Facts FBelief that Muhammed was the last of the prophets FFastest growing religion

Additional Facts FBelief that Muhammed was the last of the prophets FFastest growing religion in Europe

Additional Facts: Five Pillars of Faith F 1. Confession, or statement, of faith. F

Additional Facts: Five Pillars of Faith F 1. Confession, or statement, of faith. F 2. Pray 5 times a day, facing Makkah. F 3. Give charity to people in need. F 4. Fast during daylight during Ramadan (the month in which God began to reveal the Quran to Muhammad). F 5. Make the hajj, or journey, to Makkah to pray (once in each Muslim’s lifetime).

The Grand Mosque in Makkah

The Grand Mosque in Makkah

Comparison of Major World Religions

Comparison of Major World Religions

Credits FOriginally retrieved from www. Slideshare. net 3 -5 -2011 FModifications made by B.

Credits FOriginally retrieved from www. Slideshare. net 3 -5 -2011 FModifications made by B. Morgan