COMPARATIVE ANALYSIS OF

JUDAISM,CHRISTIANITY,AND
ISLAM
The illustration here shows
Abraham, the first of the three
prophets and revered by the three
Abrahamic religions (Judaism,
Christianity, and Islam) as a prophet
of God. Both the Jews and Christians
believe that he was ordered by god
to leave the land of Ur in
Mesopotamia and established a new
nation which was later called
Canaan. He considered as the
“Father of Many Nations” both by the
Jews and Christianity.
 ABRAHAMIC RELIGIONS:
JUDAISM, CHRISTIANITY, ISLAM.

Origin Purpose Views on

Morality Destiny Women

The Three Abrahamic Religions-Judaism, Christianity, and Islam- are all

originated from region we now call Southwest Asia.
 ORIGIN
Judaism Christianity

is the oldest among the three is the second oldest religion, was
Abrahamic Religions, beginning formed around 33 C.E. in an area
at around 3,500 B.C.E. called “PALENSTINE”.
 ISLAM

It is the youngest religion of Abrahamic religions, started

around 622 C.E., considered as the beginning od Islamic
calendar. The word Islam is an Arabic word which means
“submission” or “surrender” and also related to salaam, the
Arabic word for “peace”. It originated from Mecca, which is
found in the Arabian Peninsula, with Muhammad, considered
the last prophet or “Seal of the Prophet”.
 MORALITY
JUDAISM CHISTIANITY


their morality and ethics, are based they shares a lot in common
on the covenant between the Jews
with Judaism since both
and God’s chosen people and in
religions used Hebrew Bible,
return they should follow his
were the Ten Commandments
commandments, specifically the Ten
Commandments found in the were listed.

“TORAH”.
 ISLAM

their concept of morality and ethics is based on

having faith in one God, which is manifested in
exhibiting righteousness and piety. A strong
relationship with the God is the key to achieving
virtue and right conduct.
 PURPOSE
JUDAISM
life purposes of Judaism is
also based on the covenant
between God and the people,
particularly the Jewish people
who were considered the
“Chosen People of God” ..
CHRISTIANITY
the Christians purpose of
life is to love and serve God,
who created the Universe
purposefully so its a
basically good.
 ISLAM

as with Judaism and Christianity, the purpose

of life according to Islam is to love and serve
God.
 DESTINY
JUDAISM
They believes in
predetermination, which means
that is god who decides on a
person’s lifespan, wealth, and
opportunities, but still humanity’s
free will that is the deciding
factor.
CHISTIANITY
Christianity has a similar
concept of destiny. God wanted
all humanity to be saved, for
God created hell not for humans
but for Satan and his demons
( Peter 2:34).
 ISLAM
In Islam, predestination is more
emphasized than in Judaism and
Christianity. Islam is considered not only as
a religion but as a way of life, and the life of
Muslim revolves around the worship of Allah.
 VIEWS ON WOMEN
JUDAISM CHRISTIANITY

Originating from patriarchal supposed to have a more

society, propagates an unequal positive regard for women, if we
view of men and women. Because
are to analyze how Jesus
of this belief that men are superior
treated women.
to women, women were excluded
from the priesthood and from
numerous religious duties.
 ISLAM

in the theory, Islam treats men and women equally,

for it is stated in the Quran that man and women equal
in the eyes of God and are expected to fulfill the same
duties, such as prayer, worship, almsgiving, fasting
and pilgrimage to Mecca.
IN GENERAL, WOMEN ARE TREATED
AS SUBORDINATE TO MEN IN THE
THREE ABRAHAMIC RELIGIONS; THEY
ONLY DIFFER IN THE LEVELS OF
WOMEN SUBORDINATION.
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