The Three Monotheistic Religions Judaism, Christianity, & Islam

Christianity Founded by Jews, called Disciples Started between 4 B.C. and 30 A.D. Fundamental beliefs: God created, maintains, and will destroy the Earth The Ten Commandments Jesus, the Messiah, died for mankind’s sins so humans may have eternal life in Heaven Love thy neighbor

Holy Text - The Bible Divided into Old Testament and New Testament Old Testament = Jewish Torah (written before Jesus was born) New Testament = the four Gospels (written after Jesus died)

Important Christian Figures Jesus Son of God, who is the human form of God Holy Spirit Spirit of God that can enter humans Holy Trinity – the three forms of God God, in Heaven Jesus, God’s human form on Earth Holy Spirit, inside all humans

Christian Holidays Christmas The birth of Jesus Easter Jesus’ death and resurrection into Heaven

Christianity Facts About 2 billion Christians worldwide Christianity divided into two sects (groups) Roman Catholic (1 billion) Spread after the Roman Empire became Christian Pope is the leader of the Church Protestant (1 billion) Martin Luther protested against the Catholic Church in the 1500’s Many Protestant faiths:  Baptist  Lutheran  Presbyterian  Episcopalian (Anglican)  Pentecostal