Transcript ReligionsofEuropreSS6G11[1]

Religions of Europe
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Judaism
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Christianity
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Islam
Major European
Religions
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15 million Jews
worldwide
Founded by
Abraham in 2000 BC
Holy Book is the
Torah
Worship at a
Synagogue
Rabbi is the teacher
Judaism
2.1 billion Christians
worldwide
 Founded by Jesus
Christ in 30 AD
 Holy Book is the Bible
 Worship at a Church
 Pastor/Priest leads
church services
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Christianity
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1.3 billion Muslims
worldwide
Founded by
Muhammad in 610 AD
Holy book is the
Koran/Qu’ran
Worship at a Mosque
Imam leads the calls to
prayer
Islam
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All are
monotheistic-belief
in one god
Jerusalem is a holy
site for all three
All three trace their
origin to Abraham
Moses is an
important prophet
for all three
Similarities
Predominate Religion by
region