Judaism

Christianity
Islam
The Monotheistic Religions
 mon·o·the·ism
/ˈmänəTHēˌiz(ə)m,ˌmänəˈTHēˌiz(ə)m /

the doctrine or belief that there is only

ONE GOD.
 MONOTHEISM
• Judaism, Christianity, and
Islam are major faiths that
are examples of
monotheism, or belief in
one supreme god.
Judaism
Judaism originated in the Middle East around 1000
BCE. According to Jewish tradition, God chose the
Hebrews and helped them to escape slavery in
Egypt. Judaism was one of the first monotheistic
religions.
 JUDAISM

• First practiced by a small group of

people in Southwest Asia called
the Israelites.
• Founded by Abraham.
• Holy book is the Torah.
• Followers today are known as
Jews.
Christianity
 II. Christianity

• Christianity is the most widely practiced

religion in the world, with more than 2 billion
followers.

• The Christian faith centers on beliefs

regarding the birth, life, death and
resurrection of Jesus Christ.
• 3 major groups:
• Eastern Orthodox
• Roman Catholic
• Protestant (Baptist,
Methodist, Presbyterian, etc.)
Metaphysical Aspect
5 Proofs of God’s Existence

• 1. The First Way: Motion.

2. The Second Way: Efficient Cause.
3. The Third Way: Possibility and Necessity.
4. The Fourth Way: Gradation.
5. The Fifth Way: Design. 
Islam
 III. ISLAM
• Began in the A.D. 600s in the Arabian
Peninsula (Southwest Asia). Founded by
Muhammed.
• In Arabic, Islam means “surrender” to the
will of Allah (God).
• Followers of Islam are called Muslims and
there are about 1.8 billion.