Judaism, Christianity, Judaism, Christianity, and Islam and Islam

SS6G11 The student will describe SS6G11 The student will describe the cultural characteristics of the cultural characteristics of

Europe. Europe. b. b. Describe the major religions in Describe the major religions in

Europe; include Judaism, Europe; include Judaism, Christianity, and Islam.Christianity, and Islam.

Founders of Judaism, Christianity, and IslamFounders of Judaism, Christianity, and Islam Religion:Religion:

Judaism Judaism Founder:Founder:

Abraham Abraham Began:Began:

About 2000 BCAbout 2000 BCSymbols Symbols

Religion:Religion:

Christianity Christianity Founder:Founder:

Jesus Christ Jesus Christ Began: Began:

About 30 AD About 30 AD

Religion:Religion:

Islam Islam Founder:Founder:

Muhammad Muhammad Began:Began:

About 610 AD About 610 AD

The Holy BookThe Holy Book

Judaism Judaism Torah Torah

Christianity Christianity Bible Bible

Islam Islam Koran Koran

Followers of Judaism Followers of Judaism

Jews Jews

Number of Followers Number of Followers about 15 millions about 15 millions

Followers of Christianity Followers of Christianity

Christians Christians

Number of Number of Followers: Followers:

About 2.1 million About 2.1 million

Followers of Islam Followers of Islam

Muslims Muslims

Number of Number of followers: followers:

About 1.3 Billion About 1.3 Billion

Judaism Facts Judaism Facts

1. Torah is the first five books of the 1. Torah is the first five books of the writings of Moses. It was believed to be writings of Moses. It was believed to be given to Moses by God at Mt. Sinai.given to Moses by God at Mt. Sinai.

2. Talmud is the written version of the oral 2. Talmud is the written version of the oral law. law.

3. They believe in the laws of God and the 3. They believe in the laws of God and the words of his prophets. words of his prophets.

4. The followers of this religion should 4. The followers of this religion should abide by Gods laws. abide by Gods laws.

Judaism Facts Judaism Facts

Three Main Types of Judaism:Three Main Types of Judaism: 1. Orthodox (More Traditional)1. Orthodox (More Traditional) 2. Conservative2. Conservative 3. Reform (Least Traditional) 3. Reform (Least Traditional)

Jews in Europe were nearly wiped out Jews in Europe were nearly wiped out by Hitler and Nazi Germany by Hitler and Nazi Germany

Christianity Facts Christianity Facts

The five books of Moses make up the The five books of Moses make up the first five books of the Bible.first five books of the Bible.

Beliefs are based on the teachings of Beliefs are based on the teachings of Jesus Jesus

1. Love of God and Neighbor1. Love of God and Neighbor 2. Have a high regard for Justice2. Have a high regard for Justice 3. Belief that Jesus is the Son of God 3. Belief that Jesus is the Son of God

Christianity Facts Christianity Facts

Christianity is divided into 3 major Christianity is divided into 3 major groups: groups:

1. Eastern Orthodox1. Eastern Orthodox 2. Roman Catholic2. Roman Catholic 3. Protestant 3. Protestant Christianity is in most parts of the Christianity is in most parts of the

world. world.

Protestant Christians Protestant Christians

1. Anglicans1. Anglicans 2. Baptists2. Baptists 3. Methodists3. Methodists 4. Presbyterians4. Presbyterians 5. Episcopalians5. Episcopalians 6. Other non-Catholic and non-6. Other non-Catholic and non-

Orthodox Christians Orthodox Christians

Islam Facts Islam Facts

Muslims believe that Muhammad was Muslims believe that Muhammad was the last of the prophets which the last of the prophets which include: Abraham and Jesus include: Abraham and Jesus

The two largest groups of Muslims The two largest groups of Muslims are the Sunnis and the Shiites. are the Sunnis and the Shiites.

The Sunnis account for about 90% of The Sunnis account for about 90% of the worlds Muslims. the worlds Muslims.

Islam Duties Islam Duties

Called the Five Pillars: Called the Five Pillars: 1. Prayer1. Prayer 2. Giving to Charity2. Giving to Charity 3. The belief in and submission to 3. The belief in and submission to

one God (Allah) one God (Allah) 4. Fasting during the month of 4. Fasting during the month of

Ramadan.Ramadan. 5. Followers must make a trip to 5. Followers must make a trip to

Mecca once in a lifetime. Mecca once in a lifetime.

Islam Islam

It is the main religion of the Middle It is the main religion of the Middle East, North Africa, and Asia.East, North Africa, and Asia.

The number of followers is rapidly The number of followers is rapidly growing. growing.

Timeline: BC and ADTimeline: BC and AD

QuestionsQuestions

338. Which is the oldest of the three 338. Which is the oldest of the three religions of Europe? religions of Europe?

A. IslamA. Islam B. JudaismB. Judaism C. ChristianityC. Christianity

339. Which religion is growing at the 339. Which religion is growing at the fastest rate? fastest rate?

A. IslamA. Islam B. JudaismB. Judaism C. Christianity C. Christianity

340. Which pairing of sacred text and 340. Which pairing of sacred text and religion is correct? religion is correct?

A. Protestant –BibleA. Protestant –Bible B. Christianity –TalmudB. Christianity –Talmud C. Muslims –KoranC. Muslims –Koran D. Judaism –Torah D. Judaism –Torah