ABRAHAMIC RELIGIONS

INTRODUCTION (Prila)

JUDAISM

a. Discuss briefly the historical background of Judaism;

b. Discuss briefly the sacred scriptures of Judaism;
c. Discuss briefly the significant Jewish beliefs, doctrines, and practices of Judaism
Important questions to be explained.
1. What is the role of Abraham in the foundation of the Jewish Beliefs?
2. Why are the Jewish people considered the “People of the Book”?

CHRISTIANITY

a. Discuss briefly the historical background of Christianity;

b. Discuss briefly the symbols and sacred scriptures of Christianity;
c. Discuss briefly the significant beliefs and doctrines of Christianity

Important questions to be explained.

1. What is the core teaching of Christianity?
2. Why is Jesus called the Messiah?
3. How should Christians live their lives according to Christian teachings?
 ISLAM

a. Discuss briefly the historical background of Islam;

b. Discuss briefly the symbols and sacred scriptures of Islam;
c. Discuss briefly the significant Islamic beliefs and doctrines

Important questions to be explained.

1. What are the various societal and religious developments in the Arabian region that
necessitated Muhammad’s founding of a new religion?