Unit 6- Judaism, Christianity, and Islam Vocabulary (Monotheistic Religions)

Christianity

the religion from Jesus, based on the Bible as sacred scripture; began in Israel and spread throughout the Roman Empire

diffusion

spread of people, ideas, technology and products among places

tradition

a continuing pattern of culture, beliefs, or practices; a long-established or inherited way of thinking or acting

Judaism

monotheistic religion of the ancient Hebrews tracing back to Abraham in early Mesopotamia and Israel

Islam

religious faith of Muslims, based on the words and religious system founded by the prophet Muhammad and taught by the Quran

Jesus

a teacher and prophet whose life and teachings form the basis of Christianity

Bible

the holy book of Christians

church

Christian place of worship

Ten Commandments

set of ten moral laws given to Moses by God, states that only one God exists, emphasizes the importance of life, self-control, and justice

Muhammad

founder and prophet of Islam

Quran

holy book of Islam

mosque

a Muslim place of worship

Allah

Islamic God; Arabic word for "the God"

Five Pillars of Islam

five obligations/commandments/guidelines of Islam

Hajj

term for a Muslim's pilgrimage (religious trip) to Mecca

Abraham

Jewish people believe they are a descendant of his and if they followed him to Canaan, God promised the land to him and his followers

Torah

Jewish holy book

synagogue

Jewish place of worship

Sabbath

a day of religious observance and abstinence from work, kept by Jews from Friday evening to Saturday evening, and by most Christians on Sunday

Mecca

holy city of Islam

prophet

a religious leader thought to be inspired by God

martyr

a person willing to die rather than give up his or her beliefs

Muslims

followers of Islam

Jews

followers of Judaism

Christians

followers of Christianity