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World Cultures

World Cultures. Middle East Belief Systems - Judaism, Christianity, Islam. Judaism. Founder: Abraham Date: c.2000 BCE Location: Middle East Holy Book: Torah Followers: 12-18 Million Founding Story: * Abraham * Covenant

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World Cultures

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  1. World Cultures Middle East Belief Systems - Judaism, Christianity, Islam

  2. Judaism Founder: Abraham Date: c.2000 BCE Location: Middle East Holy Book: Torah Followers:12-18 Million Founding Story: * Abraham * Covenant * Canaan

  3. I. Central Beliefs A. Torah B. Monotheistic C. Ten Commandments

  4. II. Rituals & Customs A. Synagogue B. Bar Mitzvah C. Marriage D. Death E. Prayer F. Sabbath

  5. III. Religious Festivals / Holy Days A. Rosh Hashanah B. Yom Kippur C. Pesach D. Savuot E. Sukkot

  6. IV. Branches A. Orthodox B. Hasidic C. Conservative D. Reform

  7. V. Important Figures A. Abraham B. Moses 1. Exodus 2. Ten Commandments C. Isaac

  8. VI. Important Events in the History of Judaism A. Exodus B. Babylonian Capitvity C. Diaspora D. Holocaust E. Creation of Israel

  9. Christianity Founder: Jesus Date: c.4 BCE Location: Middle East Holy Book: Bible Followers:2 Billion Founding Story: * Birth * Teachings * Crucifixion * Resurrection

  10. Central Beliefs A. Monotheism B. Jesus - Messiah - Died to save humanity C. God is almighty D. Apostle’s Creed E. Nicene Creed

  11. Spread Of Christianity A. Peter B. Paul

  12. Holy Writings *

  13. Rituals & Customs A. Prayer B. Baptism C. Confirmation D. Marriage E. Death

  14. Religious Festivals & Holy Days A. Christmas B. Epiphany C. Ash Wednesday D. Palm Sunday E. Easter Sunday

  15. Prevelant Christian Faiths A. Catholicism B. Eastern Orthodox C. Protestantism

  16. Important Events in the History of Christianity A. B. C.

  17. Islam Founder: Muhammad Date: 622 Location: Middle East Holy Book: Quran Followers: 1 Billion Founding Story: * Muhammad * Gabriel * Last & Greatest Prophet

  18. Central Beliefs Five Pillars Quran/Koran Shariah

  19. Method of Worship Prayer Mosque Minaret Muezzin

  20. Riturals and Customs Festivals Calendar Ramadan Eid ul-Adha Al-Isra Wal Miraj Muhammad-Maulid al-Nabi Family Life Death

  21. Modern Developments Shari'ah Hadith Quran Sunna Jihad

  22. Branches of Islam Sunni Shiite Sufi

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