Vocab For Christianity, Judaism, Islam

Monotheism

The belief in one God, a key principle of Judaism, Christianity, and Islam.

Prophet

A person regarded as a messenger of God, such as Moses, Jesus, and Muhammad.

Torah

The sacred text of Judaism, containing the first five books of the Hebrew Bible.

Bible

The holy book of Christianity, which includes the Old Testament and the New Testament.

Quran

The sacred text of Islam, believed to be the word of God as revealed to Muhammad.

Synagogue

A place of worship for Jewish people.

Church

A place of worship for Christians.

Mosque

A place of worship for Muslims.

Covenant

A sacred agreement between God and His people, such as the one made with Abraham.

Pilgrimage

A religious journey to a sacred place, such as the Hajj to Mecca in Islam.

Abraham

A key figure in Judaism, Christianity, and Islam, considered the father of monotheism.

Messiah

In Christianity, Jesus is believed to be the Messiah (savior); in Judaism, the Messiah has not yet come.

Imam

A religious leader in Islam who leads prayers at a mosque.

Rabbi

A Jewish teacher or leader of a synagogue.

Pope

The leader of the Roman Catholic Church.

Sabbath

A day of rest and worship observed in Judaism (Friday evening to Saturday evening) and Christianity (Sunday).

Kosher

Foods and actions that follow Jewish dietary laws.

Eucharist

A Christian ritual (also called Communion) in which bread and wine symbolize the body and blood of Jesus.

Hajj

The pilgrimage to Mecca that Muslims aim to complete at least once in their lifetime.

Secular

Not connected to religion or religious beliefs; related to worldly, non-religious matters.

Divine

Relating to or coming from God or a deity.

Soul

The spiritual or immaterial part of a person, often believed to live on after death in many religious traditions.

Hell

A place of punishment or suffering in the afterlife, according to many religious beliefs.

Doctrinization

The process of teaching or instilling a specific set of beliefs, principles, or doctrines, often in a strict or systematic way.

Predetermination

The belief that all events, especially regarding fate or destiny, are decided in advance, often by a higher power.

Value

A principle or standard of behavior that is considered important in a society or belief system.

Morals

Personal or societal standards of right and wrong behavior, often influenced by religion, culture, or philosophy.