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RELIGIONS FROM THE MIDDLE EAST. Judaism. Islam. Christianity. All Three Religions Believe in…. One God – The God of Abraham What do we call religions with one God? Monotheistic Judgement Day One Chance to live a good life – No Reincarnation. J UDAISM. Symbol of the House of David.
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RELIGIONS FROM THE MIDDLE EAST Judaism Islam Christianity
All Three Religions Believe in… • One God – The God of Abraham • What do we call religions with one God? • Monotheistic • Judgement Day • One Chance to live a good life – No Reincarnation
JUDAISM Symbol of the House of David 2%of people in the Middle East are Jewish Basic Beliefs… 1. God made a promise (Covenant) to Abraham, that his descendants would inherit Israel (Canaan) 2. All Jewish people are descendants of Abraham and his son (Isaac) 3. One day a MESSIAH (SAVIOR) will come The messiah will lead an army, will judge all people and all Jewish people will return to Israel (Canaan) Abraham and Isaac Israel
CHRISTIANITY • Christianity began with the birth of Jesus Christ, around 4 AD. • Christ was born and raised a Jew. • 2. Christians believe Jesus Christ IS the MESSIAH • 3. Christians believe that Christ is God : he was born human and died for the world’s sins. • 4. The Cross is a symbol of Christ’s death and a promise of eternal life • 4%of people in the Middle East are Christians
This was the phase the moon was in when Muhammad received his first revelation ISLAM 1. Islam began in 610 AD in Saudi Arabia 2. The Prophet Muhammad was said to have had a series of visitations from God and the angel Gabriel 3. Muslims believe Muhammad is the Final Prophet, NOT God. 3. Muslims believe that they are the descendants of Abraham’s other son, Ishmael 4. Muslims believe that they should inherit Israel 92% of people in the Middle East are Muslim Gabriel Muhammad Abraham Isaac Ishmael Jacob Muhammad Jews Muslims
Let’s See what you learned • Which religions worship one GOD? • All Three (did I fool ya?) • Which religion is oldest? • Judaism (origin is before 3500 BCE) • Which religions claim to have inherited Israel (Canaan)? • Judaism and Islam • Which religions trace their roots back to Abraham? • All Three • What is the difference between Islam and Muslim? • Islam = the religion • Muslim = the people • One more thing…all religions have sects, what is a sect? • A sect is a separate branch within a religion (ie. Roman Catholic and Lutheran are both Christian sects)