Judaism, the Oldest of monotheistic faiths. Affirming the existence of Yahweh, who entered into covenant with the descendants of Abraham. Old Testament patriarch and the father of Isaac; according to Genesis, God promised to give Abraham's family (the Hebrews) the land of Canaan (the Promised Land); God tested Abraham by asking him to sacrifice his son.
According to scripture Abraham founded Judaism. He obeyed God and departed from northern Mesopotamia, traveling to Canaan. The ancient country in southwestern Asia on the east coast of the Mediterranean*Sea; between Syria and Egypt; (Currently {as of 1948} divided between Jordan and Israel)
Abraham's line descended through Isaac, then Jacob (also called Israel therein all descendants came to be called Israelites)
According to Scripture, 12 families that descended from Jacob, migrated to Egypt where they were enslaved. Eventually led out of bondage by Moses circa 1285 b.C) These Hebrews returned to Canaan after 40 years of sojournship in the desert.
The 12 tribes of Israel lived in a covenant during the period of the judges (approx 1200-1000 b.C)
Two branches of European Judiasm developed during the Middle Ages. the Sephardic, based in Spain, and with an affinity to Babylonian Jews, and the Ashkenazic, based in Franco-Germanic lands and affiliated with Rome and Palestine. Two forms of Jewish mysticism also arose at this time. Medieval Hasidsm and attention to the Kabbalah (a mystical interpretation of Scripture)
Today religious life is guided by the commandments of the Torah, and sacraments include circumcision and Sabbath observance. The three main sects are the Orthodox, Conservative, and Reform, which was a result of the Haskala (Jewish Enlightenment)
Reform Jews do not hold the oral law (Talmud) to be a divine revelation, and they emphasize ethical and moral teachings. Orthodox Jews follow the traditional faith and practices. Including following a strict kosher diet, and keeping the Sabbath.
Conservative Jews holds the Talmud to be authoritative to making Judiasm relevant for each generation, believing that change and tradition can compliment each other, Though because the Torah assumes belief in God, but does not require it, a strong secular movement also exists, including atheist and agnostic elements. Jews do not proselytize, (become reborn or seek to convert others) but do welcome newcomers.
the Talmud; a collection of early oral interpretations of the scriptures.
The second part of the Talmud consisting primarily of oral commentary is the:
Gemara.
Talmudic*literature that does not deal with law but is still part of Jewish tradition is the:
Hagada. (Haggada or Haggadah)
Talmudic*literature that deals with law and with the interpretation of the laws on the Hebrew*Scriptures is the:
Halacha. (Halaka, or Halakah)
the Koran (al-Qur'an or Quran)
The sacred writings of Islam revealed by God to the prophet Muhammad (570-632) during his life at Mecca and Medina. Muhammad (Mahomet, Mahound, Mohammad, Mohammed) was an Arab prophet who, according to Islam, was the last messenger of Allah (Muslim name for the one and only God)
Christianity (some sects): God is 3 in 1, father son holy spirit
Christianity (other sects) God is 1, not 3 in 1
Christianity (most sects) God became flesh through Jesus, impregnated a virgin with his holy spirit, and the child Jesus was God come to earth in the flesh
Judaism: God is one. Cannot be divided. God does not have a body, does not impregnate virgins or anyone else, and does not have a son that is born. God is not a man.
Also, the Messiah is a man, born of a married righteous man and wife. He is not sacrificed for the sins of anyone.
Cindy's description is correct, except in Islam, we believe Jesus had a virgin birth, and will come back before Judgment day.
The Bible does not tell us to believe in the trinity.It was a concept developed at the Council of Nicea.
We believe in one creator of the universe and everything.We as muslims believe in Moses and Jesus peace be upon them. We believe in Jesus(pbuh) is a human only who is a prophet but was created without a father(like adam pbuh) and the holy spirit is an angel.both are not partners with God. Iam a muslim and this is what the quran say:quran 112=
Say: He is Allah, the One and Only; (1)
Allah, the Eternal, Absolute; (2)
He begetteth not, nor is He begotten; (3)
And there is none like unto Him. (4)
we believe the trinity, priests who block their human nature by not getting married...,humans created after God's image and a lot of false descriptions about God and his prophets are false and made up such as Jesus(pbuh) drank wine before. There were christiansand jews who were like that but changed their religion and this is why there is another prophet who christians do not want to believe in just like Jews did not believe in the messiah son of Mary(pbuh). Glorified is your God from what they describe and attribute to him. Islam tells you to seek knowledge in science and in this world and does not tell you to block your mind and have faith but based on logic and if someone says something which is wrong is due to misinterpretations. You should believe and know that there is one creator to the whole universe and he is the only one who sould be worshipped and every other thing is just his creation or a false story made up by people who want to gain something. Our God is the only god and the same God who sent Abraham(pbuh) ,Moses(pbuh),Jesus(pbuh) and Mohammed(pbuh). We worship the same God they worship but people made false things about the most merciful that is why he sent a prophet with clear proofs as a warner and to bring glad tidings.
to know more about islam http://www.islam-guide.com/
and to read the quran http://www.alketab.com/ (remember u are reading a translation)
http://www.miraclesofthequran.com/