The Abrahamic Religions: Islam, Christianity and Judaism, Exercises of English

Download The Abrahamic Religions: Islam, Christianity and Judaism and more Exercises English in PDF only on Docsity! What are the Abrahamic religions? Islam, Christianity and Judaism are the three main Abrahamic religions because Abraham – or Ibrahim – is important to them all. Adherents consider him an important prophet or father figure. When were the religions established? Christianity is the world’s biggest religion, with about 2.1 billion followers. It is based on the teachings of Jesus Christ who lived in the Middle East about 2,000 years ago. Many historians say that Islam began in Arabia in the 7 th century in divine revelations given to the Prophet Mohammed. Muslims believe he was the last prophet. Close to two billion people practise the faith today. Judaism, meanwhile, began more than 3,500 years ago. Jews believe that God anointed them as the chosen people to set an example of holiness. There are about 15 million Jews worldwide. Construction of St Joseph’s on Abu Dhabi’s Corniche started in 1963, around the time this photograph was taken. Courtesy St Joseph’s Construction of St Joseph’s on Abu Dhabi’s Corniche started in 1963, around the time this photograph was taken. Courtesy St Joseph’s What are the main texts? Muslims consult the Quran, Christians the Bible and Jews the Torah. The three are sacred books that tell the story of the three religions. Why was Abraham so revered? All three of these religions refer to Abraham’s willingness to sacrifice his son for God. As Abraham was about to deliver the killer blow, God stopped the sacrifice. For Christians, Abraham symbolises obedience to God and foreshadows the fate of Jesus. Muslims refer to him as Ibrahim and consider him to be a major prophet. The Muslim festival of Eid Al Adha – when animals are sacrificed – remembers Abraham’s obedience to God.