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Religions of the World. World History & Culture. Judaism. Oldest of the Middle East Religions Supreme Being - God Yahweh, Monotheistic Founder – Abraham and Moses Followers- Jews Holy Book - Hebrew Bible, Torah Beliefs- One all powerful Supreme being, Ten Commandments. Judaism Continued.
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Religions of the World World History & Culture
Judaism • Oldest of the Middle East Religions • Supreme Being - God Yahweh, Monotheistic • Founder – Abraham and Moses • Followers- Jews • Holy Book - Hebrew Bible, Torah • Beliefs- One all powerful Supreme being, Ten Commandments
Judaism Continued • Holy Days- Yom Kippur, Hanukkah, Rosh Hashanah • Place of Worship- Temple/Synagogue • Countries Practiced- Israel • Holy City- Jerusalem
Christianity • Supreme Being- God, Monotheistic • Founder- Jesus Christ • Followers- Christians • Holy Book- Bible • Beliefs: Jesus is the Messiah, Teachings of Jesus • Members- 1.9 billion
Christianity Continued • Holy Days- Easter, Christmas • Place of Worship- Church • Countries/Continents Practiced- Western Europe, North and South America • Holy City- Jerusalem
Islam • Supreme Being – Allah (God), Monotheistic • Founder – Muhammad • Followers- Muslims • Holy Book – Quran (Koran) • Beliefs- 5 Pillars of Faith, Pray 5 times a day, pilgrimage to Mecca
Islam Continued • Holy Days- The Month of Ramadan • Place of Worship- Mosque • Continents Practiced- Middle East, Africa, and Asia • Holy City- Jerusalem