Monotheistic Religions Flashcards
judaism alms/giving
adam and eve as the first humans; the greatest flood
christianity alms/giving
tithing, or giving a portion of your wealth to those in need
islam alms/giving
alms, or zaka, is one of the five pillars
judaism fasting and dietary restrictions
fasting from yom kippur. multiple restrictions and requirements for preparation including the way to slaughter animals. no pork
christianity fasting and dietary restrictions
fasting for lent. eastern orthodox christianity requires a vegetarian diet for lent. pork is allowed.
islam fasting and dietary restrictions
fasting for ramadan. there are multiple restrictions and requirements for preparation, including how to slaughter animals. no pork
five pillars of islam
faith, prayer, fasting, charity, pilgrimage
monotheistic religions are often referred to as…
abrahamic religions
consider the…in jerusalem central to their traditions
temple mount
central text judaism
torah
cultural identity and spirituality makes up what?
religions in each reigons
in christianity, jesus christ is believed to be the…
son of god
prophet muhammad found what?
islam int he 7th century