Unit 3-Comparative Religions

Judaism

First monotheistic religion

Abraham

Founder of Judaism

Torah

Holy Book of Jewish faith and first 5 books of Bible

Yahweh

God of Judaism and Christianity

Jesus Christ

Founder of Christianity

Christianity

Faith that believes Jesus Christ is the Son of God

Bible

Holy Book of the Christian faith

Muhammad

Founder of the Islamic faith

Islam

Faith that believes Allah is God and Muhammad is his prophet

Koran

Holy Book of the Islamic Faith

Five Pillars

Five duties Muslims are expected to perform each day

Passover

Jewish holiday that celebrates the escape from Egyptian slavery

Hijrah

Muhammad's escape from Mecca that saved his life

Buddhism

Faith founded by Siddhartha that focuses on self-denial and overcoming selfishness

Shintoism

Polytheistic Religion founded in Japan. Includes worship of the emperor.

Hinduism

Polytheistic religion that is followed in India

The Vedas

Holy Book of Hindu religion

Caste System

One of the key parts of the Hindu faith