WORLD HISTORY

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: -They both believe a powerful God who created the world and everything in it. The almighty God for Christian’s is just called God, but for Muslim’s he is called Allah. Different names but the same God. They also share the same ritual, called praying.

Detailed explanation-3: -This common language is understandable because the monotheistic conception of God differs essentially only in one respect from that of other religions: in the belief that God is one and absolutely unique. Consequently, God is regarded as the one and only Creator, Lord, King, or Father.

Detailed explanation-4: -Jewish monotheism has had both universalistic and particularistic features. Along universal lines, it has affirmed a God who created and rules the entire world and who at the end of history will redeem all Israel (the classical name for the Jewish people), all humankind, and indeed the whole world.

Detailed explanation-5: -Judaism is the world’s oldest monotheistic religion, dating back nearly 4, 000 years. Followers of Judaism believe in one God who revealed himself through ancient prophets. The history of Judaism is essential to understanding the Jewish faith, which has a rich heritage of law, culture and tradition.