1. A brief description of the religions of the world
World Religions
A brief description of the religions of the world

2. Judaism Judaism is one of the oldest faiths in the world
Jews believe their religion was founded by Abraham, following the laws of Moses.
According to Jews, Christians, and Muslims; Moses brought the 10 Commandments and gave the law to the people of the world
Jews worship in a Synagogue and their worship is led by a Rabbi
Their Holy book is the Torah, which contains the old testament of the Bible

3. Christianity
Founded in the early years of the Roman Empire Christianity spread over the first 4 centuries AD until it was finally accepted as the state religion by Constantine the Great
The Council of Nicea in 325 set down what we know as the Bible and the basic tenants of Christianity
The original Church was in both parts of the Roman Empire, but will eventually split into the Orthodox East and Roman Catholic west

4. Islam
Islam is the youngest of the three western religions, it started around 600 A.D.
Islam was started by the prophet Muhammad who said he was the final prophet.
Muhammad’s life and teachings were recorded in the Koran (Qur’an)
Islam believes that Jesus was a prophet but not the son of God and that Muhammad is the greatest and final prophet before the end of the world

5. 5 Pillars of Islam Muslims also follow the 5 Pillars of Islam
-Testimony of Faith
- Pray 5 times a day
- Fast during Ramadan
- give to the poor
- Travel to Mecca (Hajj)

6. More Islam
Mecca is the holiest city of Islam, next is Medina, then Jerusalem
Mecca and Medina are both in Saudi Arabia
Islam took over all of the Middle East and North Africa in the first Millennia A.D.
Muslims worship in Mosques and are led by Imams

7. 5 pillars project Each pillar gets one page List the pillar
Describe the pillar
Draw a picture describing the pillar
Color the picture if you wish
Due tomorrow