Abrahamic Religions

Abraham

Leaves Ur for Canaan, the promised land, and is the first to believe in one God (in a long time).

Monotheistic

Belief in one God, in Judaism, Christianity, and Islam due to Abraham.

Polytheistic

Belief in many gods, was common before the monotheism.

Sarai / Sarah

Abraham's wife, mother of Isaac.

Isaac

Sarah's son, the promised one (in Hebrew Bible), grows up, marries Rebekah and has twin boys.

Hagar

Sarah's Handmaid (servant) given to Abraham, gave birth to Ishmael.

Ishmael

Abraham's & Hagar's son, Abraham's 1st son, born a few years before Isaac (Hebrew Bible)

Jacob

Son of Isaac, whose name is eventually changed to Israel.

Judaism

Followers are called Jews (after Judah) , writing is the Torah, and they have 3 main holidays.

Christianity

Followers are called Christians, writing is the Bible, and they have 3 main holidays.

Islam

Followers are called Muslims, writing is the Koran, and they have 3 main holidays.

Torah

First 5 books of Moses for Judaism, there are others added to them.

Bible

Christianity's holy book, including the New and Old Testaments.

Koran/ Qur'an

Islam's holy book, containing the teachings of the prophet Mohammed.

Passover

Jewish holiday celebrating their freedom from slavery in Egypt.

Yom Kippur

Jewish holiday for atonement and forgiveness.

Hanukkah

Jewish festival commemorating the temple's victory and re-dedication.

Christmas

Christian holiday celebrating the birth of Christ, the Savior.

Good Friday

Christian holiday commemorating Jesus' sacrifice and crucifixion for all people.

Easter

Christian holiday celebrating Jesus' resurrection and redemption for all.

Ramadan

Islamic month-long fast from sunrise to sundown.

Eid-al Fitr

Islamic festival at the end of Ramadan.

Hajj

Islamic pilgrimage to Mecca, to be done at least once in a Muslim's life.

Five Pillars of Islam

The core acts of worship and faith for Muslims, including giving to the poor, daily prayer, pilgrimage, fasting, and profession of faith.

Afterlife - Judaism

Belief in various afterlife possibilities, including Olam Ha-Ba, reincarnation, resurrection, and temporary punishment for sin.

Afterlife - Christianity

Belief in eternal life through faith in Jesus as the Savior and substitute for sin.

Afterlife - Islam

Belief that individuals earn their place in paradise or torment through their actions, rejecting the concept of substitution or sacrifice for sin.