#4: Monotheism and the Abrahamic Religions
In which country are Jews the majority?
Jews make up a majority of the population in only one country - Israel.
What is the covenant that Jews have with God?
A central religious belief of Judaism is the covenant, a special relationship with the one and only God, by which the Jews became God's chosen people. The covenant, which is symbolized by circumcision, is an agreement of the Jews to follow God's Ten Commandments. As reward, the Jewish people would possess the Holy Land and be blessed with prosperity and victory over their enemies.
Who received the Ten Commandments from God?
The Ten Commandments, believed to have been given to the prophet Moses by God, play a fundamental role in both Judaism and Christianity.
What is the Torah?
The Ten Commandments are listed in the sacred text of Judaism: the Hebrew Bible. Most people know the Hebrew Bible as the Christian Old Testament. Of special importance are the first five books - Genesis, Exodus, Leviticus, Numbers, and Deuteronomy - called the Torah.
Name and describe the three main movements of Judaism.
Orthodox Judaism, which is very traditional; Reform Judaism, which is the most liberal; and Conservative Judaism, which is the middle ground between the other two denominations.
How many people follow the religion called Christianity?
Christianity is the most widespread religion in the world, with two billion followers What was the Holy Trinity?
As already noted, Christianity believes in the same God as Judaism. Yet, Christianity views Him as a Holy Trinity : 1) God, the Creator and Heavenly Father 2) Jesus Christ, Son of God and Redeemer 3) The Holy Spirit, a Christian's personal experience of God's presence
What religion did Jesus Christ originally follow? Jesus of Nazareth, a Jewish prophet who spread a message of personal salvation. The cross was originally a torture device. How did the cross become a religious symbol? During the first century, Jesus was sentenced to death by crucifixion. His death is considered the reason for salvation and eternal life for all people, through divine grace. This is why the cross became a sacred Christian symbol. Thinking: What was the importance of the ascension?
According to Christian belief, three days after his execution, Jesus arose from the dead (resurrection) and then went to heaven (ascension), showing that he was a God.
The story of Jesus' life appears in which section of the Christian bible? The sacred text of Christianity is the Holy Bible, which consists of the Old Testament (the Hebrew Bible) and the New Testament - which, among other things, narrates the life of Jesus. In Christianity who goes to heaven, and who goes to hell?
Most Christians believe those who accept salvation through Jesus and follow the Ten Commandments will be rewarded in Heaven. Sinners who do not repent or who reject God will be punished in Hell.
What is a Muslim? Followers of Islam are called Muslims. What is the importance of Muhammad to Islam? Muslims believe in God, who revealed himself to Muhammad, the prophet. What is the sacred text of Islam? The sacred text of Islam is the Qur'an What is the Islamic word for God? Allah (their name for God) Who goes to heaven in Islam? Who goes to hell?
But, similar to Christianity, Islam holds people accountable to Allah for their deeds on Earth. Those who live obediently will be rewarded in Heaven, and evildoers will suffer unending punishment.
What does Islam mean?
The word 'Islam' means 'submission,' which reflects the doctrine of submitting to the will of Allah. Identify the five pillars of Islam.
Muslims follow the Five Pillars of Islam:
1) Recognizing Allah as the one, true God and Muhammad as God's messenger
2) Daily prayer
3) Alms-giving to the needy
4) Fasting during the month of Ramadan (the ninth month of the Islamic calendar)
5) Pilgrimage to the Sacred House of Allah in Mecca
