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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 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 * Canaan
I. Central Beliefs A. Torah B. Monotheistic C. Ten Commandments
II. Rituals & Customs A. Synagogue B. Bar Mitzvah C. Marriage D. Death E. Prayer F. Sabbath
III. Religious Festivals / Holy Days A. Rosh Hashanah B. Yom Kippur C. Pesach D. Savuot E. Sukkot
IV. Branches A. Orthodox B. Hasidic C. Conservative D. Reform
V. Important Figures A. Abraham B. Moses 1. Exodus 2. Ten Commandments C. Isaac
VI. Important Events in the History of Judaism A. Exodus B. Babylonian Capitvity C. Diaspora D. Holocaust E. Creation of Israel
Christianity Founder: Jesus Date: c.4 BCE Location: Middle East Holy Book: Bible Followers:2 Billion Founding Story: * Birth * Teachings * Crucifixion * Resurrection
Central Beliefs A. Monotheism B. Jesus - Messiah - Died to save humanity C. God is almighty D. Apostle’s Creed E. Nicene Creed
Spread Of Christianity A. Peter B. Paul
Rituals & Customs A. Prayer B. Baptism C. Confirmation D. Marriage E. Death
Religious Festivals & Holy Days A. Christmas B. Epiphany C. Ash Wednesday D. Palm Sunday E. Easter Sunday
Prevelant Christian Faiths A. Catholicism B. Eastern Orthodox C. Protestantism
Islam Founder: Muhammad Date: 622 Location: Middle East Holy Book: Quran Followers: 1 Billion Founding Story: * Muhammad * Gabriel * Last & Greatest Prophet
Central Beliefs Five Pillars Quran/Koran Shariah
Method of Worship Prayer Mosque Minaret Muezzin
Riturals and Customs Festivals Calendar Ramadan Eid ul-Adha Al-Isra Wal Miraj Muhammad-Maulid al-Nabi Family Life Death
Modern Developments Shari'ah Hadith Quran Sunna Jihad
Branches of Islam Sunni Shiite Sufi