Venn Diagram

Christianity

JudaismIslam

Date FoundedDate Founded

33 CE (Date of Jesus’ crucifixion)

622 CE

Unknown

Prophet / FounderProphet / Founder

Jesus/apostles/Paul

Muhammad

Moses or Abraham

Number of GodsNumber of Gods

Monotheism (Holy Trinity)

Monotheism (Allah)

Monotheism (Elohim or Yahweh)

Christians

Muslims

Jews

Adherents CalledAdherents Called

Number of FollowersNumber of Followers

2 billion

1.3 billion

14 million

Location on EarthLocation on Earth

Original Language (s)Original Language (s)

Aramaic

Arabic

Hebrew

Sacred TextSacred Text

Bible

Koran

TaNekh

LeadersLeaders

Pastor, Priest

Imam, mullah

Rabbi

House of WorshipHouse of Worship

Church

Mosque

Synagogue

Main Worship DayMain Worship Day

Sunday

Friday

Saturday

Dietary requirementsDietary requirements

Protestants: None

(Catholics: meatless Fridays)

halal

kosher

Important citiesImportant cities

Jerusalem, Bethlehem

Mecca, Medina, Jerusalem

Jerusalem

Religious attireReligious attire

None universally required (except that in some churches, women’s head must be covered)

Women’s head covered: burqua, hijab

Men wear skullcap: yarmulke

Means of SalvationMeans of Salvation

Repent & faith in JesusRepent & faith in Jesus

Correct behavior, good Correct behavior, good deeds, Five Pillarsdeeds, Five Pillars

Belief in GodBelief in God

Good deedsGood deeds

After Life?After Life?

After lifeAfter life

After LifeAfter Life

No After lifeNo After life

Resurrection of Jesus?Resurrection of Jesus?

Affirmed

Denied

Denied

Religion and GovernmentReligion and Government

Separate

Integrated (theocracy)

Separate