Do Now – On the note card given answer the following questions.

What is at the center of the Christian belief system?

What is the Christian holy book? Who are their prophets of the

Christian faith? Where do Christians worship? What are some Christian customs

and traditions?

JUDAISM

Brief History

Abraham creates the “Covenant” with God Hebrews are enslaved in Egypt Moses frees them from Egypt and they

flee to the promised land (Exodus) Jews are persecuted in the Holocaust Israel is given back to the Jews after WWII

Not Very Happy

Judaism Founded by Abraham

2,000 B.C.E. Made a Covenant with God

Torah Written in Hebrew First five books of the bible (Old

testament) Genesis, Deuteronomy, Numbers, Leviticus,

Exodus Contains laws that guide the life of a Jew Must use a “yad” to follow along

Torah

What are some of the laws found in the old Testament?

The 10 Commandments

Synagogue

The front faces Jerusalem.

There is an “ark” where the Torah is kept.

A “bema” is a podium used during services.

Women sit in a separate section.

Jewish Milestones(Like Catholic Sacraments)

Bris – ritual circumcision Bar/Bat Mitzvah – full adult status and

responsibility within the religion Boys at 13 Girls at 12

Marriage - "Be fruitful and multiply"

Huppah Break a glass to remind them that

sadness is around the corner

Jewish Customs

Yarmulke – A.K.A. Yamaka. Reminds them that God is above. Easy to recognize other Jewish males.

Tallit – A.K.A. prayer shawl.

Kosher Foods Jews obey the Kashrut (dietary laws)

Cannot eat pig, camel, rabbits, badgers or bugs.

Animals must be prepared a certain way. Cannot eat meat with dairy or fish with

meat. Pots and pans used to prepare food

cannot be used on foods of other “statuses”.

Cannot consume grape products produced by a “non Jew”.

Jewish Holidays

Passover – reminds them of their freedom from slavery in Egypt

Rosh Hashanah - Jewish New Year Yom Kippur – holiest day of the year Sukkot, the “Festival of Booths”

Hanukkah, the “Festival of Lights”

How is Judaism related to Christianity?

Judaism is the foundation of Christianity

Torah is the Old Testament (more or less)

Jesus was Jewish Jews are not concerned with the

afterlife They do believe in the “world to come”

Judaism Today

• 13 – 14 Million worldwide 5 – 6 Million in Israel 5 – 6 Million in U.S

http://www.funniermoments.com/watch.php?vid=92964c5b6

Islam

Islam

• Founder: Muhammad• Born: 571 AD in Mecca• Descendant of Abraham

Brothers from another mother

• 571 - Muhammad born in Mecca.

• 610 - First revelation (Hira cave)

• 622 - “Hijira”or Escape.

• Muhammad flees to Medina

• 629 - Muhammad conquers Mecca

• 632 - Muhammad dies

History of Muhammad

The Quran

• Only in Arabic • translated copies are not true Quran’s

• 114 Chapters (chapter = Surah)• Confirms most stories of the old testament• Special place for Virgin Mary

God = Allah (in Arabic language)

The Quran or Koran

5 Pillars of Islam

The framework for Muslim life.

1.The declaration of faith: • "There is no deity but God, and Muhammad is

the messenger of God“

2.Prayer: • Five obligatory prayers each day. • Must pray towards the Kabah in Mecca

The 'Five Pillars' of Islam(Their Commandments)

Prayer is very ritualistic and must be done on a clean surface. Rugs are not necessary but are often used.

The 'Five Pillars' of Islam

3.Charity: • Obligatory charitable giving.

4.Fasting: • From sunrise to sunset during the holy month of

Ramadan

5.Pilgrimage: • A pilgrimage (Hajj) to Mecca, Saudi Arabia.

Minaret

Mosque

Video of an Adhan

Mosques

All remove their shoes before entering.

Before prayer they do the wudu (cleaning of hands, feet and face) in a fountain outside of the payer area.

The “imam” leads prayer from the “minbar”.

Women sit in a separate chamber.

Islamic Custom and Traditions

The hijabWomen are required

to cover their bodies so that their figure is not revealed.

• They are not required to cover their faces.

Relation with Christianity

• Uses biblical stories

• A special place for Jesus and Mary• The right of all faiths to worship was

respected• Sites of worship, holy places and shrines of

all faiths were protected

Islam Today

• 1.3 Billion worldwide

• About 7m Muslims in the USA

http://abcnews.go.com/watch/2020/SH559026/VD5589601/islam-questions-and-answers?rfr=google