• Table of Contents– Pg # (your next clean page)– Title: Western Religion– Date: 10/2/14

• In your notebook on your next CLEAN page– Date: 10/2/14– Title: Western Religion– EQ: How are the western religions

similar/different?

Warm Up

• Copy down the following definitions:– Monotheism – belief in one god– Polytheism – belief in many gods

• Write an example of each to help you remember– Example: Poly means many, a polygon has many

sides– Example: Mono means one, monologue is where

only one person speaking

• AIRTIME

Jerusalem is

the

birthplace

of

Judaism,

Christianity

and Islam

India is the birthplace of Hinduism and Buddhism

Japan is the

birthplace

of

Shintoism

Copy the timeline below:

2000BCE 0 30 CE70 CE 622 CE

• Judaism, Christianity, and Islam are all monotheistic religions that believe in one god. All three religions trace their roots to Abraham, a prophet from around 2000 BCE.

• The Jewish people were driven out of the area several times before 70 CE. This caused the Jews to migrate to other regions around the world and form a diaspora.

• Christianity was founded by the followers of Jesus in 30 CE, in what is now Israel. The faith has spread and become the largest religion in the world.

• The prophet Muhammad founded Islam in 622 CE. The Islamic religion spread quickly, attracting followers throughout Southwest Asia and North Africa. The religion has become the second largest on Earth and the most popular in the region.

• Discovery Ed Video• 3 Facts • 2 Things you find interesting• 1 Question you still have

Christianity Judaism Islam

Brief History

Offshoot of Judaism in the first century.Official religion of Roman Empire.

Oldest monotheistic religion.Began in Israel.Founded by Abraham.

Founded 622 BCE near Mecca by Muhammad.

Beliefs

One godBible – holy book10 CommandmentsJesus is prophet

One godTorah – holy book10 commandmentsAbraham is prophet

One god (Allah)Koran – holy bookMuhammad is prophet5 Pillars of FaithCharity, Accept Allah as god, pilgrimage to Mecca, Pray 5x a day, fast for Ramadan

Views on other religions

They do not follow Jewish law.Do not accept Muhammad as prophet.

Do not believe that Jesus or Muhammad are prophets.

Believe Christianity and Judaism are earlier versions of Islam.

All Three Similarities

Christianity

Judaism

Islam

Choose one of the following:

• Draw a picture that shows connections between each of the three religions and differences

• Write a paragraph that describes the similarities and differences between the three religions

• Write a poem that describes the similarities/differences between the three religions