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

Symbols•Symbols of Islam:

Star and Crescent

Ticket out the Door1. Where do Muslims worship?

2. What day do Muslims worship?

3. What is one of the holiest city of Islam?