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Major European Religions

Dive into the core beliefs of monotheism in Judaism, Islam, and Christianity. Learn about their holy books, cultures, and essential questions surrounding these major religions in Europe.

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Major European Religions

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  1. Major European Religions Judaism, Islam, and Christianity S. Thomas 6th grade Social Studies

  2. Vocabulary Time… • Monotheism – The belief in one supreme God • Yahweh – the name of the God worshipped in Judaism • Allah – the name of the God worshipped in Islam

  3. Wait There’s More… 4. Holy book – tells a religions’ moral laws that the people live by 5.Culture – the way of life of a group of people

  4. Commercial Break

  5. The Standard • SS6G11 (b) – Describe the major religions in Europe; include Judaism, Christianity, and Islam

  6. Essential Questions • What is monotheism? • What God does each religion worship? • Who are the followers of each religion? • Who is responsible for starting each of the religions? • What are some other major characteristics of each religion?

  7. “Ju…” What?

  8. Did You Know??? • The founder of Judaism is Abraham • Followers of the religion are called Jews • Worship a God called Yahweh • The Holy Book is called the Torah • 1st five books are the writings of Moses • Believed these writings were given to Moses by God

  9. Talmud – written version of the Oral Law Most important laws – the Ten Commandments Belief in the laws of one God and the words of his prophets About 15 million in the world today 3 main types: Orthodox (most traditional), Conservative, and Reform (least traditional) Jews in Europe almost wiped out by Hitler More “Jews” News

  10. Celebrate Good Times…Come On!!! • Passover – retells the story of the Jews deliverance from Egypt • Rosh Hashanah– Jewish New Year’s Day • Yom Kippur– the holiest day; 24 hour day of fasting and praying

  11. The Benediction • Judaism predates Christianity • The foundation of Christianity • The oldest of the three major European religions • Started in Southwest Asia • Houses of Worship: Temples, Synagogues • Clergyman or Clergywoman: Rabbi

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