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Monotheistic Religion

The document outlines the origins and beliefs of major world religions, including Judaism, Christianity, and Islam, highlighting their monotheistic nature and historical backgrounds. It categorizes religions into monotheistic, polytheistic, and animistic types, and provides statistics on the number of followers for each religion. Additionally, it discusses the sacred places and symbols associated with these faiths.

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Monotheistic Religion

The document outlines the origins and beliefs of major world religions, including Judaism, Christianity, and Islam, highlighting their monotheistic nature and historical backgrounds. It categorizes religions into monotheistic, polytheistic, and animistic types, and provides statistics on the number of followers for each religion. Additionally, it discusses the sacred places and symbols associated with these faiths.

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Activity

The pictures that follow


symbolize a type of
religion. Identify the
religion that each picture
tries to depict
Picture 1
Picture 2
Picture 3
Picture 4
Religions of the World

How did World


Religions
Began?
How did religions
spread around t
he world?
Types of
Religions
1. Monotheistic
Religions
 Belief in one god
 Originated in Middle East
(Mesopotamia, Israel and Saudi
Arabia)
Judaism Christianity
Islam
2. Polytheistic
Religions
Believe in
many gods.
 Hinduis
m
3. Animistic or
Traditional Religions

- often believe that


different aspects of
nature have divine
powers
Religions of the World
Religions of the World
Religions of the World

Red = Christianity, Green = Islam


Religions of the World

Religion Followers
Christianity 1.9 billion
Islam 1.1 billion
Hinduism 781 million
Buddhism 324 million
Judaism 14 million
Southwest Asia
The three religions that began
in Southwest Asia are:
A. Judaism (2000 BCE)
B. Christianity (26-36 CE)
C.Islam (610 CE)
What is Judaism?

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urop Eastern
e
What is Judaism?

es, and
urop Eastern
e
What is Judaism?

Oldest
monotheistic
es, and
Eastern

religion
Judaism
Some of the major beliefs of Judaism are:
A. Monotheism - There is one god who is all
powerful and all knowing.
B. This god made a special covenant or
agreement with Abraham, who is the ‘father’
of the Jewish people.
C. God revealed his laws to his people through
Moses and the ten commandments.
Origins of Judaism

• Religion of Ancient Israelites


(Hebrews)
• Founded by Abraham
• Began nearly 4000 years ago
• Today is primarily found in
Israel, United States, Eastern
Europe
Origins of Judaism
Beliefs of Judaism
Beliefs of Judaism
Judaism
Western Wall
Star of David
Sacred Places
Sacred Places

temp
le
Christianity
Christianity was heavily influenced by
Judaism. Some of the major
beliefs of Christianity are:
A. Monotheism - There is one god who is
all powerful and all knowing.
B. Jesus Christ died for the sins of
humankind.
C. Salvation comes from faith in
God.
Origins of Christianity
• Began in Ancient Israel
• Founded by Jesus
• Began nearly 2000 years
ago
–
Christianity

Christians believe the Old and


New Testaments of the Bible
are holy books. The first four
books of the New Testament
were written by followers of
Jesus.
Christianity

Some branches of
Christianity are: Roman
Catholicism,
Protestantism, and
Eastern Orthodox.
Orthodox Christianity
Saint Basil’s
Icons
Sacred Places
Islam

Islam is a monotheistic religion


that developed in Saudi Arabia in
the early 600s. Islam is directly
related to Judaism and Christianity.
Islam was founded by the Prophet
Muhammed who lived from 570 to
632 in Saudi Arabia.
Origins of Islam
Islam

The teachings of Muhammed were


collected into a book called the Koran.
Muslims worship in buildings called
mosques.
(charity)
Dome of the Rock
Mecca
Crescent and Star

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