Item
Belief in how many deities
Judaism
One
Christianity
One
Islam
One
Name of Supreme Being
Yahweh
God
Allah
Abraham, Moses,
David, Solomon
Jesus, Abraham, Moses
Muhammad,
Abraham, Jesus
Jerusalem
Jerusalem
Jerusalem, Mecca
Religious Leader
Rabbi
Priest
Caliph
Sacred Books
Torah
Bible
Quran
Name of believers
Jews
Christians
Muslims
Forbidden
Accepted but not
worshipped
Forbidden
Star of David
Cross
Crescent Moon and
Star
Synagogue
Church
Mosque
Passover, Rosh
Hashanah, Yom
Kippur
Easter, Christmas, Palm
Sunday, Baptism
Eid (Ramadan)
Eternal Life (Chosen
People)
Heaven/hell
Final judgment
Kosher, no pork
Catholics – during Lent
No pork, no alcohol
Man
Savior/Messiah
Prophet
Important Figures
Holy City(ies)
Use of idols or images
Symbol of Faith
House of Worship
Celebration of Special
Events
Beliefs of life after death
Dietary Restrictions?
View of Jesus
For most people it is hard to understand why three religions that believe in the same Supreme Being have
so many differences in their religion. In the space below, explain some of the key differences of the three
religions. Be sure to explain why that difference is a key distinction for each religion.