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The Three Monotheistic Religions of North Africa & Southwest Asia

The Three Monotheistic Religions of North Africa & Southwest Asia. Vocabulary. Monotheism: The belief in a single god. Religion: People’s belief and practices about the existence of nature, worship or a god or gods. Judaism.

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The Three Monotheistic Religions of North Africa & Southwest Asia

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  1. The Three Monotheistic Religions of North Africa & Southwest Asia

  2. Vocabulary Monotheism: • The belief in a single god. Religion: • People’s belief and practices about the existence of nature, worship or a god or gods.

  3. Judaism • Origins: According to the bible, God promised that Abraham would found a great nation in Canaan. Abraham and his people had to obey God. • Beginning date: 2,000 BC • Followers: Jews • Important people: Abraham, the father of the Jewish people, Moses, a prophet, or messenger from God, Jacob (later known as Israel) was Abraham’s grandson

  4. Judaism • Beliefs: Ten Commandments, system of ethics • Place of Worship: Synagogue, Temple • Number of followers: about 17 million • Holy book: Torah • God: Yaweh

  5. Judaism Holidays • Passover: Israelites escape from slavery in Egypt to freedom. • Hanukkah: Rededication of the Temple in Jerusalem in ancient times. • Rosh Hashanah: Beginning of the New Year. • Yom Kippur: Day of Atonement; to seek forgiveness for wrongdoing.

  6. Story of Judaism https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HyEaAcPGAhA&feature=youtu.be

  7. Christianity Holidays: • Christmas-Birthday of Jesus, Easter-Most important day, believed to be the day Jesus rose from the dead. • Good Friday-The day Jesus was crucified. • Number of followers: 2 billion • Places of worship: church, chapel • Book: Bible, Tanakh (Old Testament)

  8. Christianity • Origins: Arose from the Roman province of Judea. Christianity is based on Jewish tradition. • Beginning date: A.D. 35 • Followers: Christians • Important people: Jesus, the Messiah, Paul, known as Saint Paul, Roman Emperor Constantine • Beliefs: Jesus was the Messiah chosen by God. Jesus was put to death by crucifixion, or nailing to the cross. God resurrected Jesus, or raised him from the dead; proof of eternal life. Trinity is the existence of God in 3 forms; God the Father (the Creator), God the Son (Jesus), the Holy Spirit

  9. Story of Christianity • https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pKr2G5fYdi8&t=2s

  10. Islam • Origins: In the Arabian city of Mecca, Muslims believe Muhammad saw the angel Gabriel, who brought a message from God. Later received more messages. People followed. • Beginning date: A.D. 600’s • Followers: Muslims • Important people: Muhammad, received messages from God • God: Allah

  11. Islam Holidays: Ramadan: significant religious observance. Muslims are required to fast from sunrise to sunset during the holy month. Time for prayer, reflection and self restraint. • Number of followers: about 800 million • Places of worship: Mosque • Book: Quran

  12. Islam Beliefs: Muslims follow the 5 basic Pillars of Islam. They are an essential part of Muslim life: 1st: The declaration of faith 2nd: Praying five times a day 3rd: Giving alms 4th: Fasting during Ramadan 5th: Pilgrimage to Mecca at least once in a lifetime(Hajj)

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