Major Monotheistic Religions

Judaism

Islam

Christianity

Monotheism Frayer Model

Islam

• Followers called Muslims• Believe in one God - Allah• Religion based on the example and

life of Muhammad• Read the Qur’an (Koran)• Goal is to achieve salvation or

eternal life in paradise with God

Diffusion of Islam

Judaism

• Followers called Jews• Believe in one God – Yahweh• Religion is based on the teaching of

their holy book called theTorah• Read the Torah• Goal is to live a good life according to

the Torah and pass on Jewish traditions to one’s family

Diffusion of Judaism

Christianity

• Followers called Christians• Believe in one God• Religion based on life and teachings

of Jesus Christ• Read the Holy Bible (Old Testament

and New Testament)• Goal is to achieve salvation (eternal

life with God in Heaven)

Diffusion of Christianity

Effects of Diffusion

• Spread of the three major religions throughout the world

• Spread of languages associated with the religions throughout the world

• Conflict throughout history between the three religious groups (The Crusades)

• All three groups have historical claims to Jerusalem causing conflict over control of the area.