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Appendix H Monotheistic Religion Elements Matrix
Judaism Judaism started at Mount Sinai in Arabia according to history. Israel was to be the homeland of the Jews. Christianity Originated in eastern Mediterranean throughout the life of Jesus Christ, in addition to it becoming the major religion of the Roman Empire. Islam Islam derived from Mecca before the prophet Muhammad journeyed to Medina. Arabia which is recognized as being the country of derivation even so, in addition Islam was created in Egypt. Muhammad is known as the prophet of God. Muhammad conferred a truce between Mecca and Medina.

Countries of origin

Historical figures and events

Abraham first Patriarch of the Israelites was ready to sacrifice his son Isaac at Gods demand. God commanded Abraham to discontinue this sacrifice because he had to proven his fear of God. Central beliefs are well known through the Talmud, Torah, and the Ten Commandments. The most vital act is to love God. There is one God who created the universe.

The birth of Jesus Christ known to be the son of God and the savior of humanity, viewed as a political threat to the Roman Empire.

Central beliefs

Christians ought to follow the Ten Commandments plus the additional laws enclosed in the Bible.

The five pillars of Islam are the central of there beliefs.

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Nature of God

No others are to be worshipped except God God is Omnipotent God is Omniscient Only one God The Torah which refers to all sacred Jewish texts has become the origin for all Jewish teachings. The Oral Torah is one. Rosh Hashannah is in support of mending the correlation involving oneself and God

Only one God subsists, creator of the universe and all living things. Jesus is known to be the son of God Jesus was sent to Earth to teach the word of God. Christian Bible which consists of the Old Testament and the New Testament

There is only one God called Allah. Muhammad is God greatest messenger

Texts

The sacred text of Islam is the Quran.

Ritual and practice

Archetypal worship takes place within a church structure on Wednesday becomes bible study, and Sunday would become service. Christianity preaches a form of unity with God and an afterlife experience with him by following The Golden rule.

Ceremonial prayer known as the Salah must be performed while bing in front of The Mecca five times a day. Islam teaches to lend a hand to those less privileged than you are. Muslims are taught to love God so that he may reciprocate his love.

Ethics and morality

Jewish morals and ethics are based on Abrahams love of God, which is strong Abraham was prepared to really sacrifice his son.

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