Abrahamic Religions {8b}

Why was Abraham known as Man of Faith?

He served as the great forbear of Judaism, Christianity, and Islam.

Why is Abraham important to the Jews?

He was the first patriarchs, a direct ancestor of the "Children of Isreal".

What is the Tanakh?

Hebrew Bible

When was Islam established?

In the 6th century CE by Muhammad.

What is the Qur'an?

Islams sacred text meaning "recitation"

Why is Abraham important to Christians?

They trace the family tree of Jesus back to him through Mary & Joseph.

Why is Abraham important to Muslims?

They trace the lineage of the Prophet Muhammad through Abraham's eldest son, Ishmael.

When did Judaism begin?

ca 2000-1500 BCE {before common era}

Who was Abraham?

A middle Eastern herdsman who promoted his belief in a single deity.

In Christianity, what 4 things make up the New Testament?

An account of Jesus' miraculous birth, the miracles He preformed in his life, His cruxafiction by the Romans, and resurrection.

When did Christianity begin?

First century CE {common era}, after the death of Jesus ca. 33 CE

What was promised to Abraham?

For his covenantal relationship with God, he was promised that his descendants would be numerous.

Which is the oldest of the Abrahamic faiths?

Judaism

What are the three Abrahamic faiths?

Judaism, Christianity, Islam

What does monotheism mean?

One true God

According to Judaism, what did Moses receive on Mount Sinai?

The Torah, a collection of Devine commandments & regulations

What is the primary belief amongst Christians?

The Jewish preacher from Nazareth, Jesus, was the son of God {messiah}, the fulfillment of Biblical prophecies, & His arrival heralded the arrival of the Anointed One.

In Islam faith, who do they believe Muhammad is?

The messenger of God & the final prophet

What do islams believe?

The prophet Muhammad received God's message through the Angel Gabriel.