Post on 29-Jan-2016
Brain Jogger“Why should we learn about other people’s religions?” Discuss with a neighbor.1.2.3.
SS6G11bThe student will describe the culturalcharacteristics of Europe
b. Describe the major religions in Europe; include Judaism, Christianity, and Islam.
Major Religions in Europe
Comparing Judaism, Christianity, and
Islam
MonotheismMono (means one)
• the belief that there is only one God
Judaism
How many Gods?Monotheistic
One
Leader•Leader of Judaism is:
Abraham
Name of God:
Yahweh
Believers•Believers of Judaism are called:
Jews
Holy Book•The Holy Book of Judaism is called:
Torahconsists of the first five books of the Old Testament
The Sacred Place of the Jews in Jerusalem is The Wailing WallIt is what is left of
King Solomon’s Temple
Place of Worship•The place of worship for Judaism is called:
a Synagogue
Inside a Synagogue
http://www.360cities.net/image/great-synagogue-budapest-hungary#-23.69,-11.78,70.0
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UzXRhk0xWbI
Main Day of Worship•The Main Day of worship for Judaism is:
Saturday
View of Jesus Christ• Judaism's view of Jesus Christ:
An ordinary Jewish man not the Messiah (a divine person)
Holy Places• The Holy Place of Judaism
is:
Jerusalem
Traditions•The Traditions of Judaism are:•Bar/Bat Mitzvah•Hanukah•Passover
Symbols•Symbols of Judaism:
MenorahStar of David
Brain Jogger1. Where do Jews worship?
2. What day do Jews worship?
3. What is the holiest city of Judaism?
Synagogue
Saturday
Jerusalem
Christianity
How many Gods?Monotheistic
One
Leader•Leader of Christianity is:
Jesus Christ
Name of God:
God
Believers•Believers of Christianity
are called:
Christians
Holy Book•The Holy Book of Christianity is called:
Bible
The Sacred Place of Worship in Jerusalem is the
Church of the Holy SepulcherThis church is built over the place where they
believe Jesus’ tomb was before he was resurrected.
Place of Worship• The place of worship for
Christianity is called:
Church, chapel, or Cathedral
Main Day of Worship•The Main Day of worship for Christianity is:
Sunday
View of Jesus Christ• Christianity’s view of Jesus
Christ:
Son of God, God incarnate, savior of the world
Holy Places• The Holy Places of Christianity are:
JerusalemBethlehem
Vatican City (catholic)
https://www.awesomestories.com/asset/view/Inside-the-Vatican-A-Virtual-Tour-Part-1
• Inside the Vatican
Traditions•The Traditions of Christianity are:
-Christmas -Easter
Talk to your neighbor about why you think Christians celebrate
Christmas and Easter.
Symbols•Symbols of Christianity:
Cross “fish” Dove of Peace
Quick Review What does Monotheism mean?
Belief in One God
Who founded Christianity? Jesus Christ
What are the followers of Christ called?Christians
What city is Holy to the Christians?Jerusalem
What is the name of the God of the Christians?
God
Who do the Christians believe Jesus Christ is?The Son of God, the savior of the world, The
Messiah
What is the name of the Holy Book of Christians?The Bible
List a few of their traditions:Christmas, Easter, Going to Church on Sunday
Brain Jogger1. Who is the founder of
Christianity?2. Where do Christians worship?
3. What day do Christians worship?
(try to answer without your chart, you can do it!!!)
Jesus Christ
Church, Chapel, Cathedral
Sunday
Islam
How many Gods?Monotheistic
One
Leader/Founder•Leader/founder of Islam:
Muhammad
Name of God:
Allah
Believers•Believers of Islam are called:
Muslims
Holy Book• The Holy Book of Islam is called:
Qur'an or Koran
Muslims’ Sacred place of worship in Jerusalem is the
Dome of the Rock It is believed to be built over the spot were Muhammad got
his revelations from the angel Gabriel
Place of Worship•The place of worship for Islam is called:
a Mosque
Main Day of Worship•The Main Day of worship for Islam is:
Friday
View of Jesus Christ• Islamic view of Jesus
Christ:A prophet, sent by Allah andborn of the Virgin Mary, but notdivine
Holy Places• The Holy Places of Islam are:
JerusalemMeccaMedina
Traditions•The Traditions of Islam are:• Fasting during Ramadan• Pilgrimage to Mecca (Hajj)• Five Pillars of Islam
The Five Pillars of Islam
1. Faith- There is no god but Allah and Muhammad is his prophet
2. Prayer- 5 times a day facing Mecca3. Charity- giving to those in need4. Fasting during the month of Ramadan5. Hajj- trip to the holy city of Mecca
• https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BSYwfYmzNhE
Ticket out the Door1. Where do Muslims worship?
2. What day do Muslims worship?
3. What is one of the holiest city of Islam?