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Name______________________________
Lecture Notes:
“Judaism”, from Judah, which means___________________________
“Islam” means _________________________________
“Christianity”___________________________________
JUDAISM:
God’s chosen people. The patriarch of the faith is Abraham.
Abraham
Sarah
Hagar
Ishmael
The Jewish people trace their lineage through Abraham’s son _____________________.
THE STORY OF ABRAHAM
Abraham is the father of three faiths—Judaism, Christianity, and Islam—below we will discuss his story
in the Jewish/Christian tradition. The Islamic version differs, something we will discuss.
Jews see themselves as descended from Isaac, Muslims see themselves as descended from Ishmael—
keep this in mind as I tell you the story of Abraham, as seen from the Jewish perspective.
Directions: After the skit we will discuss the following questions as a class.
Questions:
What does God promise Abraham?
Describe the conflicts in the story
According to this version, which son is the heir of the covenant?
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Knowing that Ishmael is the line through which Muslims trace themselves, how do you think their
scriptures might differ?
Why do you think lineage is so important?
JEWISH HISTORY LECTURE NOTES CONT’D
_____________________led them out of slavery in Egypt to Mount Sinai, where he received
____________________________from God, there are ___________commandments, governing every
aspect of life, including what to eat, how to dress, and how to work—Judaism addresses every area of
life. The Torah are the books that contain the writings and laws given to Moses and are the most sacred
scriptures to the Jews. To live by Jewish dietary laws is to remain ______________________, which
includes not eating pork as well as other restrictions and practices.
List three kosher practices below:
1.
2.
3.
NOW, TURN TO CHAPTER 3 IN YOUR TEXTBOOKS TO ANSWER THE FOLLOWING QUESTIONS:
The Ten Commandments are the foundation of the Judaic law (p. 74):
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DEFINE THE FOLLOWING TERMS AND DESCRIBE THEIR SIGNIFIGANCE FOR JUDAISM
Monotheism(p.73):
Torah(p.72):
Covenant with Abraham(p.73):
New Covenant with Moses(p. 74):
CHRISTIANITY LECTURE NOTES:
Jewish prophecies predicted that a “Messiah” or savior from God would come to save God’s people,
Christians believe that Jesus of Nazareth is the fulfillment of these prophecies and the Son of God.
Broadly speaking, Christians believe that we access God through__ _____________ in
________________________not ______________________________.
The Christian movement started in Israel in __________________________. Its scriptures include the
Hebrew(Jewish) Testament and the New Testament, written by followers of Christ.
USE THE READING FROM JOHN 1 TO ANSWER THE FOLLOWING QUESTIONS:
John 1
English Standard Version (ESV)
1 In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. 2 He was in the
beginning with God. 3 All things were made through him, and without him was not any thing made that
was made. 4 In him was life, and the life was the light of men. 5 The light shines in the darkness, and the
darkness has not overcome it.
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6 There was a man sent from God, whose name was John. 7 He came as a witness, to bear witness about
the light, that all might believe through him. 8 He was not the light, but came to bear witness about the
light.
9 The true light, which gives light to everyone, was coming into the world. 10 He was in the world, and
the world was made through him, yet the world did not know him. 11 He came to his own, and his own
people did not receive him. 12 But to all who did receive him, who believed in his name, he gave the right
to become children of God, 13 who were born, not of blood nor of the will of the flesh nor of the will of
man, but of God.
14 And the Word became flesh and dwelt among us, and we have seen his glory, glory as of the only Son
from the Father, full of grace and truth. 15 (John bore witness about him, and cried out, “This was he of
whom I said, ‘He who comes after me ranks before me, because he was before me.’”) 16 For from his
fullness we have all received, grace upon grace. 17 For the law was given through Moses; grace and
truth came through Jesus Christ. 18 No one has ever seen God; the only God, who is at the Father's side,
he has made him known.
John 1, a well-known and foundational passage from the New Testament describes the Christian beliefs
about Jesus. How does the author of John describe Jesus(The Word)?
What is the relationship between Moses and Christ? What inferences can you make about the
relationship between Judaism and Christianity?
ISLAM:
Islam began in Arabia in the 7th century A.D. when Muhammad received visions from the angel
Gabriel. The city of Mecca was a center of trading and religious activity. The Ka’aba in Mecca was an
ancient shrine which pilgrims would visit and worship. There were hundreds of different idols in the
Ka’abah.
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Abraham
Sarah
Isaac
Muslims trace their
lineage through__________________________, Abraham’s other son.
READ THE INTRODUCTION FROM THE KORAN(attached) AND ANSWER THE FOLLOWING QUESTIONS:
Describe how Muhammad received his first revelation from Gabriel:
What differences between Judaism and Christianity does the author of introduction to the Koran
identify?
NOW, USING CHAPTER 10 IN YOUR TEXTBOOK, ANSWER THE FOLLOWING QUESTIONS:
What was the “Hijrah”?(p.235)
Describe Muhammad’s return to Mecca? What did he do?(P.235)
Five Pillars of Islam(P.236)
These are the duties of any practicing Muslim. Include the Arabic word if it is in the textbook.
I.
II.
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III.
IV.
V.
Pages 238-240 describe the Sunni-Shi’a split, something that affects the Muslim world to this day.
Explain the difference between Sunnis and Shi’ites, make sure to mention: Muhammad’s directions for
his successor, Caliphs, the assassination of Ali, the Umayyads, and how Shi’a and Sunnis differ in
choosing caliphs. This should be a well-constructed response 8-10 sentences in length. Use the rest of
this sheet and attach paper if necessary.