Monotheism

Monotheism

belief in a single God

monotheistic religions

Judaism, Christianity, Islam

Middle East

the region where Judaism, Christianity, and Islam were founded

followers of Judaism

Jews

followers of Christianity

Christians

followers of Islam

Muslims

Torah

First five books of the Hebrew Bible

The Bible

The holy book of Christianity

Quran/Koran/Qu'ran

The holy book of Islam

synagogue/temple

Jewish house of worship

church

Christian house of worship

mosque

Muslim house of worship

Abrahamic Faiths

religions in which Abraham and his family played important roles in the faith's formation. Includes Judaism, Christianity, and Islam

Star of David

a symbol of Judaism

Cross

a symbol of Christianity

Star and Crescent Moon

a symbol of Islam

Abraham/Moses

Founder(s) of Judaism

Jesus Christ

Founder of Christianity

Prophet Muhammad

Founder of Islam, referred to as "Prophet"

Holy Trinity

the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit; one God in three persons

Jerusalem

A city in the Holy Land (Middle East), regarded as sacred by Jews, Christians, and Muslims.

covenant

A promise between human beings or between God and a human.

resurrection

Rising from the dead; in Christian tradition, Jesus rose 3 days after his crucifixion.

commemorate

To honor/celebrate the memory of someone or something.

Holy Land

The region of present-day Israel; includes the city of Jerusalem, which is a holy city to Jews, Christians, and Muslims.