Comparisons and Influence of Abrahamic Religions

These flashcards cover key concepts related to the comparisons and influence of the Abrahamic religions of Judaism, Christianity, and Islam.

Abrahamic religions

Religions that trace their origins back to the patriarch Abraham, including Judaism, Christianity, and Islam.

Ten Commandments

A set of biblical principles relating to ethics and worship that play a fundamental role in Judaism and Christianity.

Shari'a law

Islamic legal system derived from the Qur'an and the Hadith, governing aspects of a Muslim's life.

Central belief of Abrahamic religions

The belief in one God who is the creator and sustainer of the universe.

Charity in Judaism, Christianity, and Islam

All three religions emphasize the importance of charity, viewing it as an obligation and a reflection of faith.

Qur'an

The holy book of Islam, believed to be the word of God as revealed to Muhammad.

Earlier prophets

Figures such as Abraham, Moses, and Jesus who are respected and recognized in all three Abrahamic faiths;

Comparative religion

The branch of study that analyzes the similarities and differences between various religious beliefs and practices.