Question 2: Explain the origin of Judaism and Christianity. Both early Christians and early Rabbinic Jews were significantly influenced by Hellenistic religion and Hellenistic philosophy. The ancient roots of Judaism lie in the Bronze Age polytheistic ancient Semitic religions‚ specifically Canaanite religion‚ a syncretisation with elements of Babylonian religion and of the worship of Yahweh reflected in the early prophetic books of the Hebrew Bible. Certain circles within the exiled
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monotheistic religions are sometimes described as branches of the same family tree. If this is true‚ how would you describe the trunk of the tree? The trunk is Judaism‚ It was the original religion of the god of Abraham. And Christianity branched it off about 2‚000 years later‚ and the Islam branched off from those for about 700 years after that. 3. How are the three major holy books of the monotheistic faiths both similar and different? Judaism‚ Islam‚ Christianity. All three religions are strictly
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churches‚ and Muslim mosques. It is also the source of tension among religious groups. • The three major monotheistic religions are sometimes described as branches of the same family tree. If this is true‚ how would you describe the trunk of the tree? – I think that the trunk would be Abraham. All three religions descended from Abraham. Judaism and Christianity claim that their founders descended from Abraham’s son Isaac. Islam descended from his other son‚ Ishmael. • How are the three major holy
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observed in Judaism as it is the only one instituted in the Ten Commandments (Jewish Virtual Library‚ 2017). It is during a Shabbat that ceremonies of Bat or Bar Mitzvahs are performed. It is interesting that most non-Jewish people‚ this writer included‚ believe Bar Mitzvah or Bat Mitzvah refers only to the ceremony held as a rite of passage. In actuality‚ the titles are used interchangeably for both
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many houses of worship. It is also a place of ongoing tensions between religious and ethnic groups. The three major monotheistic religions are sometimes described as branches of the same family tree. If this is true‚ how would you describe the trunk of the tree? All three major monotheistic religions claim they began with Abraham. Judaism and Christianity claim that their founders descended from Abraham’s son Isaac. Islam claims descent through his other son‚ Ishmael. How are the three major holy books
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this city. The three major monotheistic religions are sometimes described as branches of the same family tree. If this is true‚ how would you describe the trunk of the tree? I would describe the trunk of the tree as being Judaism. A very strong standing place where the three monotheistic religions started. Like it says in the text “All three major monotheistic religions claim they began with Abraham. Judaism and Christianity claim that their founders descended from Abraham’s son Isaac. Islam
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Like Christianity and Judaism‚ the other large world religions‚ Islam has suffered splintering among the faithful into different branches despite its teachings of inclusiveness. The conflict dates back to the death of the prophet Muhammad. It stems from the argument over who should have been the rightful leader of the Islamic peoples in the wake of his passing. Although they all are adamant in their Islamic faith‚ ther e is conflict between these groups. These branches
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Jews the wailing wall is in this city and also King David had named it and it was where Solomon had built the temple. 2.The three major monotheistic religions are sometimes described as branches of the same family tree. If this is true‚ how would you describe the trunk of the tree? The "trunk" would be Judaism. That was the original religion of the god of Abraham. Islam then claims descendence through his son Ishmael. The Jews through his son Isaac. And the Christians break off later‚ when Jesus
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of Ethical Monotheism Judaism is based completely on important and substantial ethical beliefs of monotheism. Ethical Monotheism ultimately results in belief in a singular god who establishes a system of moral values and principles. In essence‚ this is what makes Judaism unique; it is the only religion that has solid religious ethics with strong monotheistic beliefs‚ yet it is almost incredible how other religions‚ such as Christianity and Islam‚ are branches of Judaism and they are astoundingly
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includes Jewish synagogues‚ Christians Churches‚ and Muslim mosques. It is also the source of ongoing tension among religions and ethnic groups. It also has a lot of history. * The three major monotheistic religions are sometimes described as branches of the same family tree. If this is true‚ how would you describe the trunk of the tree? The three religions each trace their beginnings to a common patriarch. A man named Abraham started the family nearly 4‚000 years ago in a land known then as
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