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Three Major Monotheistic Religions
The three major monotheistic religions of the western world evolved. They came in the following order: Judaism, Christianity, and Islam. All had multiple contributors when referring to their sacred texts. Even though the chapters weren’t exactly written in order, the chapters were placed as chronologically as possible.
Hebrew Scripture came after Judaism became more popular among pagans. When it was safe, religious lessons were conveyed with poetry, stories, and narratives. Important religious figure decided what should go into the Torah.
History mimics itself with Christianity. The New Testament came about after the time of Jesus, because of his teachings. At first, things were shared orally. Especially in Rome, because Christianity it was forbidden at first. After that, His followers wrote religious poetry, stories, narratives and teachings. Then later, someone chose what to include and what to omit to the Christian religious book.
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Christianity liked having a little more blame on the devil for ill events. It made religious people more comfortable with their loving God if the devil was the one to blame for hell. The theological truth was meant to separate the roles of the nurturer and punisher just a smidge more.
Like with Bible, the Qur’an reached its final form years later after Muhammad. However, it is said to be the direct words of the prophet. He made changes to religious teaching because he saw corruption of religion within Mecca. His writings had less narrative though.
The major western religions constructed themselves on one another. Judaism, Christianity, and Islam all stemmed from the same place. Additionally, similar ideas acted as contributors when referring to their sacred texts. The religions have their own chronological

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