Islam, Christianity, and Judaism Venn Diagram
The cross is a major symbol of Christianity
- Founded by Jesus
- Originated in 33 AD
- 2.1 billion adherents
- Means "follower of Christ
- Use of 10 commandments
- Mary is honored in certain denominations and ignored in others
- Certain denominations pray to angels, Mary, and saints other do not
- Believe in the second coming of Christ
- Scriptures include the Holy Bible
Islam
- Founded by Muhammad
- Founded in 610 AD
- 1.5 billion adherents
- Means "submission" or "believer in one God"
- Usage of Sharia
- Scriptures include the Quran
- Divorce and remarriage is allowed
- Forbid the drinking of alcohol
Islam & Christianity
- Believe in Jesus' virgin birth
- Believe in his Jesus' second coming
- Believe that God sent multiple prophets
Judaism
- Founded by Abraham
- Originated in 1300 BC
- Around 13-16 million adherents
- Means "of the tribe of Judah
- Use of Halakhah, ethics, and commandments
- Jesus is not central figure in religion
- Mary has no status since Jesus is not a central figure
- Believe in the coming of a Messiah
- Jews pray to God and may pray to him directly
- Scriptures include the Torah and the Tanakh
- Marriage is monogamous
- Use of statues and images is permitted
- View biblical prophets as true prophets
Islam & Judaism
- Believe in the coming of a messiah
- It is preferred in both that they pray in a congregation
- Have dietary restrictions
Christianity, Islam, & Islam
- Monotheistic
- Worship of same God
- Believe in angels
- Believe in prophets
- Jerusalem is regarded as a holy city
- Have a set holy day of worship
- All have days of fasting. However in Christianity this varies by denomination