1. Judaism, Christianity, Islam
Three Major Religions
Judaism, Christianity, Islam

2. Important to All Monotheism- belief in one God
Abraham- considered the father of all three major religions
Jerusalem is considered an important holy city.

3. Judaism Oldest Religion- 1300 B.C.E Followers called Jews
About 14 million
Holy book- Torah
Prays 3 times a day
Worships in a synagogue
Celebrates Passover, Rosh Hashanah, Hanukkah
Most live in Israel and United States

4. Christianity Founded 33 AD Largest religion in the world
2 billion
Followers called Christians
Based on teaching of Jesus Christ
Holy book- Bible
Worship in a church with a priest/minister/pastor
Special rituals- baptism, Holy Communion
Celebrate Christmas and Easter
22,000 Christian groups called denominations
Methodist, Baptist, Catholic, ect.

5. Islam Founded in 610 AD Followers called Muslims Holy book- Koran
1.2 Billion Followers
Holy book- Koran
Pray and worship in Mosques
Must complete the 5 Pillars of Islam
Declaration of faith
Pray 5 times a day
Give to the poor
Fast during Ramadan
Pilgrimage to Mecca