Judaism
Judaism was founded over 3500 years ago in the Middle East. Jews believe that God appointed the Jews to be his chosen people in order to set an example.
Some facts about Judaism are..........
- Main prophet Moses
- worship at a Synagogue
- Rabbi
- The most important religious text of Judaism is the Torah and its laws are called Halakha.
- Their Holy Day is Saturday.
- "Gods Chosen People"
- Can only eat kosher.
Christianity
Christianity is a monotheistic religion founded by the followers of Jesus of Nazareth. Jesus, a Jew, was born in about 7 B.C. This religion was founded in the 1st century B.C.
Some facts about Christianity are.......
- The main prophet Jesus.
- Christmas is the day Jesus was born.
- Holy day is Sunday.
- Main text is the Bible.
- The church is their place of worship.
- Old and new testament.
- Followers called christians.
- Holy trinity is God the father, God the son and Holy spirit.
Islam
Muhammad founder of the religion of Islam, accepted by Muslims throughout the world as the last of the prophets of God. It was founded in 7th century by Muhammad..
Some facts about Islam are....
- Followers called Muslims.
- Quran is important text.
- Broken into Sunni and Shiite.
- Prophet Mohammad.
- Pray 5 times a day.
- Giving of alms.
- Ramadan is a important holiday.
- Worship at a Mosque.
- Annual pilgrimage to Mecca.