HISTORY
HISTORY OF THE MIDDLE EAST
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Question
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They all use the Holy Bible as their religious text
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They each observe Ramadan
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They are each monotheistic
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They were all founded at the same time
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Detailed explanation-1: -The three religions of Judaism, Christianity and Islam readily fit the definition of monotheism, which is to worship one god while denying the existence of other gods. But, the relationship of the three religions is closer than that: They claim to worship the same god.
Detailed explanation-2: -Because Judaism, Christianity, and Islam all recognize Abraham as their first prophet, they are also called the Abrahamic religions. While there was always a small community of Jews in historic Palestine, in 73 C.E. the Roman Empire dispersed the Jews after an insurrection against Roman authority.
Detailed explanation-3: -Aside from being monotheistic belief systems that arose in the Middle East, Christianity, Judaism and Islam have a great deal in common. There are notable similarities in notions of sacrifice, good works, hospitality, peace, justice, pilgrimage, an afterlife and loving God with all one’s heart and soul.
Detailed explanation-4: -Common Elements of Religion Religions usually have rituals, or special patterns of actions, that followers perform. They often have prayers that followers say and holidays on certain days of the year. Many religions have written works that are considered holy, such as the Bible or the Koran.
Detailed explanation-5: -The three main religions of the Middle East are the three major Abrahamic faiths. These are Islam, Christianity, and Judaism. Islam is the most widespread in the region with about 93% of people in the Middle East identifying as Muslim.