BIRTHPLACE OF THREE BIRTHPLACE OF THREE RELIGIONSRELIGIONS

-JudaismJudaism

-Christianity-Christianity

-Islam-Islam

Origins of Judaism?Origins of Judaism?

According to the Jewish faith According to the Jewish faith Abraham’s god spoke to him: Abraham’s god spoke to him:

“ “Get out of your country From your Get out of your country From your family And from your fathers house, family And from your fathers house, To a land that I will show you.” So To a land that I will show you.” So Abraham led his people to what is Abraham led his people to what is now the land of Israel. now the land of Israel.

Key BeliefsKey Beliefs

One god created the worldOne god created the world God made a covenant with Abraham God made a covenant with Abraham

declaring that they would be God’s declaring that they would be God’s chosen people and they would dwell in chosen people and they would dwell in the promised land.the promised land.

God gave the Torah to Moses which is God gave the Torah to Moses which is their holy booktheir holy book

Jews believe the Messiah has yet to Jews believe the Messiah has yet to come.come.

Holy city of JerusalemHoly city of Jerusalem

The place where Jews believed The place where Jews believed Abraham showed his devotion to god Abraham showed his devotion to god by preparing to sacrifice his son.by preparing to sacrifice his son.

Home of the Temple Mount and the Home of the Temple Mount and the Western Wall which is the remains of Western Wall which is the remains of the 2the 2ndnd temple destroyed by the temple destroyed by the Roman Empire. Roman Empire.

Key symbolsKey symbols

Of the many symbols in Judaism one Of the many symbols in Judaism one of the most visible is the of the most visible is the TallitTallit or or Prayer Shawl: Prayer Shawl:    

The tallit or prayer shawl is worn by The tallit or prayer shawl is worn by men. men.

The tassels on the tallit represent the The tassels on the tallit represent the 613 commandments given by God to 613 commandments given by God to MosesMoses

Key PracticesKey Practices

Holy Sabbath- Holy Sabbath- Begins Friday Begins Friday evening and lasts until Saturday evening and lasts until Saturday evening. Jews should rest and pray.evening. Jews should rest and pray.

Yom Kippur- Yom Kippur- A day of reflection and A day of reflection and atonement. A day to feel sorry for atonement. A day to feel sorry for past eventspast events

Key PracticesKey Practices

-Kosher Diet-Kosher Diet

-Worship services held in a -Worship services held in a Synagogue or TempleSynagogue or Temple

-Services led by a Rabbi-Services led by a Rabbi

The Great Synagogue in JerusalemThe Great Synagogue in Jerusalem

Pekiin Synagogue in Western Pekiin Synagogue in Western GalileeGalilee

ReflectionReflection

1. Discuss the following aspects of 1. Discuss the following aspects of Judaism:Judaism:

A.) Most important beliefsA.) Most important beliefs

B.) Impact on personal lifeB.) Impact on personal life

C.) Their connection to the landC.) Their connection to the land

of Israel.of Israel.

Origins of ChristianityOrigins of Christianity

Jesus who was Jewish claimed to be Jesus who was Jewish claimed to be the Messiah(savior).the Messiah(savior).

Jesus’ followers eventually became Jesus’ followers eventually became known as Christians. Christianity is known as Christians. Christianity is founded upon the life and teachings founded upon the life and teachings of Jesus Christ. of Jesus Christ.

Key beliefsKey beliefs

Jesus was human and divine (the son of Jesus was human and divine (the son of God)God)

Jesus died on the cross and rose from the Jesus died on the cross and rose from the deaddead

Christians believe God made a covenant Christians believe God made a covenant with Abraham that made them God’s with Abraham that made them God’s chosen peoplechosen people

Prophets: Abraham, Moses, & JesusProphets: Abraham, Moses, & Jesus

Key PracticesKey Practices

Baptism – initiation into the religionBaptism – initiation into the religion

Communion- reenacts the lord’s last Communion- reenacts the lord’s last dinnerdinner

Holy City of JerusalemHoly City of Jerusalem

- Where Jesus died on the cross and - Where Jesus died on the cross and was believed by Christians to have was believed by Christians to have rose from the dead.rose from the dead.

- Home of the Church of the Holy - Home of the Church of the Holy Sepulcher. The believed site of Sepulcher. The believed site of Jesus’ tomb before he rose from the Jesus’ tomb before he rose from the dead dead

Holy BookHoly Book

The Bible The Bible New and Old Testaments New and Old Testaments

SymbolsSymbols

Interior of Basilique Norte Dame in Interior of Basilique Norte Dame in Montreal QuebecMontreal Quebec

Church of San Domenico in Siena Church of San Domenico in Siena ItalyItaly

Origins of IslamOrigins of Islam

The Islamic religion was founded in The Islamic religion was founded in the 7the 7thth century in the city of Mecca century in the city of Mecca by Muhammad. by Muhammad.

Muhammad was born in Mecca, Muhammad was born in Mecca, Saudi Arabia. Saudi Arabia.

Key BeliefsKey Beliefs

Christians and Jews not following the Christians and Jews not following the prophets properlyprophets properly

Muhammad is the last and final prophet Muhammad is the last and final prophet after Abraham, Moses and Jesus.after Abraham, Moses and Jesus.

Believe Jesus was not divine.Believe Jesus was not divine. Muslims believe Allah spoke to Muslims believe Allah spoke to

Muhammad through the angel Gabriel. Muhammad through the angel Gabriel. These revelations end up in the Quran.These revelations end up in the Quran.

Key beliefs

God made a covenant with Abraham that made his descendents God’s chosen people.

Muhammad made Mecca the center of Islam

Muhammad died and ascended to heaven from Jerusalem

The Five Pillars of IslamThe Five Pillars of Islam

Profession of faithProfession of faith Pray five times a dayPray five times a day Giving of alms- Muslims are to give 2.5% Giving of alms- Muslims are to give 2.5%

of their wealth to the poor.of their wealth to the poor. Fasting-Muslims fast during the holy Fasting-Muslims fast during the holy

month of Ramadan. month of Ramadan. Pilgrimage: Muslims believe in making a Pilgrimage: Muslims believe in making a

pilgrimage to Mecca and the Kaa'bah at pilgrimage to Mecca and the Kaa'bah at least once in their lifetime. least once in their lifetime.

Holy SitesHoly Sites

Mecca, Saudi Arabia- The center of Mecca, Saudi Arabia- The center of Islam and home of the Kaa’ba.Islam and home of the Kaa’ba.

Jerusalem- Home of the Al Aqsa Jerusalem- Home of the Al Aqsa Mosque and the Dome of the Rock.Mosque and the Dome of the Rock.

Dome of the Rock is built on the site Dome of the Rock is built on the site where Muslims believe Muhammad where Muslims believe Muhammad rose to heaven.rose to heaven.

Holy book and worship servicesHoly book and worship services

Qur’anQur’an

Worship services held in a MosqueWorship services held in a Mosque

Friday noon prayer most importantFriday noon prayer most important

The Kaaba is the holiest place for The Kaaba is the holiest place for IslamIslam

Mosque of the ProphetMosque of the Prophet

Dome of the RockDome of the Rock

HomeworkHomework

Using your notes write a one page Using your notes write a one page persuasive essay on which religion you persuasive essay on which religion you believe deserves the Holy city of Jerusalem.believe deserves the Holy city of Jerusalem.

Introduction- discuss the conflict over Introduction- discuss the conflict over Jerusalem and include your thesis statement.Jerusalem and include your thesis statement.

Body- Your reasons and arguments on why Body- Your reasons and arguments on why your religion deserves the land.your religion deserves the land.

Conclusion- Summarize the conflict and Conclusion- Summarize the conflict and restate your thesis. restate your thesis.