Abrahamic Religions Common Assessment

Judaism

A religion with a belief in one god. It originated with Abraham and the Hebrew people

Prophets

People who are said to receive messages from God to be taught to others

exodus

a large-scale departure of Jews from Egypt, led by Moses

Ten Commandments

3 examples: Don't steal, lie, cheat, or kill. ten laws and teachings said to have been given to Moses by God (Judaism & Christianity)

Torah

The first five books of Jewish Scripture, which they believe are by Moses, are called this

Rabbi

Jewish religious leader

Abraham

Founder of Judaism who led his family from Ur to Canaan in obedience to God's command.

Moses

(Old Testament) the Hebrew prophet who led the Israelites from Egypt across the Red sea on a journey known as the Exodus

Passover

(Judaism) a Jewish holiday celebrating the exodus of the Israelites from Egypt

Hannukah

An eight-day Jewish holiday commemorating the rededication of the Temple of Jerusalem in 165 BC

Yom Kippur

Jewish Day of Atonement/forgiveness- fasting and reflecting on one's sins

Rosh Hashanah

Jewish New Year - one tradition is dipping apples in honey as a symbol for a sweet and prosperous new year

monotheistic

Belief in one God

Diaspora

the spreading of a people outside of their original homeland

bible

The holy book of Christianity

disciple

A follower of a person or belief; in this case a follower of Jesus

Christianity

Religion that grew out of Judaism based specifically on the teaching of Jesus

Christmas

major Christian holiday celebrating the birth of Jesus

Easter

major Christian holiday based on the Christian belief that Jesus died and was resurected

Jesus

A Jew from northern Israel who Christians believe is the son of God and Muslims believe is an important prophet, but not the son of God

Islam

a monotheistic faith founded by Muhammad, believed by Muslims to be the Prophet of Allah (God); incorporates similar stories and ideas as Judaism and Christianity

Qur'an

The holy book of Islam

pilgrimage

A journey to a place considered sacred for religious purposes.

Mecca

the holiest city of Islam; Muhammad's birthplace, where Muslims go on their pilgrimage

Imam

a leader of prayer in a mosque

Ramadan

a fast (held from sunrise to sunset) that is carried out during the Islamic month of Ramadan, ending in a big celebration called Eid

Five Pillars of Islam

-belief in God and the prophet Muhammad; Prayer 5 times a day; Charity; Fasting during Ramadan; Hajj (pilgrimage to Mecca)