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World Religions Review

World Religions Review. Judaism. SYMBOL. Followers are called Jews …. …about 13 million followers worldwide…. Principal Figures…. Abraham Moses. Sacred Writings. Torah. Hebrew Bible. Central Beliefs of Judaism. *The Belief in One God (monotheism). *Observe the 10 Commandments.

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World Religions Review

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  1. World Religions Review

  2. Judaism

  3. SYMBOL

  4. Followers are called Jews… …about 13 million followers worldwide…

  5. Principal Figures…. Abraham Moses

  6. Sacred Writings Torah Hebrew Bible

  7. Central Beliefs of Judaism *The Belief in One God (monotheism) *Observe the 10 Commandments *Keep the Sabbath *Messiah will come

  8. Middle East S T A R T E D IN THE

  9. Place of Worship:Synagogue/Temple Day of Worship: Saturday and it begins at sundown on Friday

  10. Hebrew Language Fasting (to eat sparingly or abstain from eating certain foods)

  11. Candles are used in service. Jerusalem is the MOST important city.

  12. Christianity

  13. SYMBOL

  14. Followers are called Christians About 2 BILLION followers worldwide!!!

  15. Principal Figures Jesus Abraham Moses

  16. Sacred Text The Bible: Old and New Testaments

  17. Central Beliefs of Christianity *The belief in One God (monotheism) *Jesus is the Son of God *Observe 10 Commandments *Jesus is the Messiah

  18. Middle East S T A R T E D IN THE

  19. Place of Worship: Church Day of Worship: Sunday

  20. Christianity Latin Language Fasting Candles Statues

  21. Baptism Holy Communion Jerusalem is a important city.

  22. Islam

  23. SYMBOL

  24. Followers of the Islamic faith are called Muslims. Over 1 BILLION followers worldwide

  25. Principal Figure(s):Muhammed Islam also recognizes Abraham, Moses, and Jesus.

  26. Sacred Text The Quran

  27. Central Beliefs of the Islamic Faith *The belief in One God (monotheism) *The Five Pillars of Islam: 1) Declaration of Faith 2) Pray 5X daily (facing the city of Mecca) 3) Give alms (charities) to the poor 4) Fast during the holy month of Ramadan 5) Make Hajj or pilgrimage to Mecca

  28. Middle East S T A R T E D IN THE

  29. Islam: Place of Worship: Mosque Day of Worship: Friday

  30. Islam uses the Arabic language Religious attire for women Men and women worship separately at Mosque.

  31. For Muslims, Mecca is the HOLIEST city.

  32. Hinduism

  33. SYMBOL

  34. Followers are called Hindus About 900 MILLION worldwide

  35. Principal figures:The Aryans

  36. Sacred Writings The Vedas

  37. Hindu Beliefs…. One God….many forms Brahma Vishnu Reincarnation Cycle of birth-death-rebirth Karma - Actions Dharma – Laws & Duties Shiva

  38. Started in India:The Indus River Valley

  39. Hindu Place of Worship: Temple (Mandir) Hindus worship DAILY!!!

  40. Sanskrit Language Oil Lamps Fasting

  41. Statues Varanasi is an important city as is the Ganges River.

  42. Buddhism

  43. S Y M B O L

  44. Followers of Buddhism are called Buddhists About 330 MILLION followers worldwide *Highest concentration in RED

  45. Principal Figure:Siddhartha Guatama became Buddha

  46. Sacred Writings: Tripitaka Focus on spiritual development

  47. Buddhist Beliefs: * Four Noble Truths * Eightfold Path * Karma * Rebirth * Dharma * Enlightenment

  48. Started in Northeast India

  49. Place of worship:Temple or Stupa Buddhists pray DAILY!!!

  50. Buddhist Prayer Candles Buddhist Prayer Wheels Buddhist Prayer Flags

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