Can you please tell me more about Islam, Christianity and Judaism?

Question

I only know the basics, I would like to know more to see why it appeals to so many people, I've only read Hindu and Buddhist philosophy

um, i asked for information about the religions without you putting down hindu and buddhist philosophy, i'm not a lost soul and i find a lot of comfort and interest in buddhist and hindu philosophy, i appreciate the jewish religion too, but don't know much, everything you guys have said i already knew, i could've easily gone to a site, but i kind of wanted to hear it from a follower who understood the religion

thanks for all the answers though

Answer 1

That's a big question, one that will take years of study to begin to understand. My suggestion is that you start with Judaism -- it has strong eastern roots and many Jews have found a second home in Buddhist practice and philosophy.

Christianity derives from Judaism, and draws on its sacred texts, but what it does with them is very different. Islam shares many cultural similarities with Judaism, but the emphases are far apart.

Christianity's primary appeal seems to be comfort. Jesus is often seen as a close, personal friend, God is all-powerful, and all suffering will be well-rewarded in the afterlife.

For converts, Judaism's appeal is often the depth and intelligence of its philosophy -- it's essentially a 4000 year long debate on how best to behave ethically. One of the great rabbis, Hillel, summed it up this way: That which is hateful to you, do not do to others. (Doesn't Hinduism have something quite similar?) Judaism also has an incredibly beautiful and powerful liturgy.

I don't understand Islam well enough yet to try to sum it up here.

Enjoy your studies. It's fascinating.

Answer 2

imagine of religion like Sci-Fi video clips and sequence. those in which Islam, Judaism, and Christianity are the movie star Wars universe, yet diverse followings on the tale with diverse human beings this is centred on. One team believes Sidius to be a good guy uniting the universe on the sacrifice of his image and existence. yet another believes he replaced right into a straight away up undesirable guy and had no genuine relevance previous the plot element the position he died. And the severe team thinks the finished journey replaced into un-useful and the activities taken after it were a techniques more advantageous exciting. even as diverse factors of perspectives, this is all a similar faith.

Answer 3

I have been a Christian for many years, but did have a period of doubt and questioning my faith whilst studying other religions. During that time I found that with the faith and trust in God through Jesus and the EXPERIENCE of his Holy Spirit working in my life, brought healing and wholeness and peace of mind. Christianity is more than a philosophy or a set of rules and things to do to be right with God. It is a relationship with God, knowing his love and forgiveness, and seeing prayers answered.

For me it has been like falling in love - it defies explanation but that doesnt make it less real.

Answer 4

All three are what known as the three major "monotheistic" religions. Monotheistic meaning "one god" rather than say, polytheism ("many gods") that the Hindus believe in.

All three stem from a singular originating source - the god of Abraham. Hence why they're frequently referred to as the "Abrahamic religions". Christianity and Islam were basically different branches of Judaism, based on the fact that they believe that there was a prophet or messiah, as earlier scriptures predicted. Jews don't believe that there ever was a prophet or messiah and are still "waiting."

Christians believe Jesus was that messiah, Musilms believe that Mohommed was the messiah/prophet. Musilms also believe that Jesus was a prophet, but not a messiah.

... oh, and all of them are warring over one particular piece of land - Jerusalem, where all three originated.

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Edit: I love how most people when answering this question only address one of the religions you inquired about. :P

Answer 5

The main links, already stated, are Abraham, and that faithful adherents of all three are known as "People of the Book".

The main difference is that Islam seeks to gain God's favour by people doing more good than bad in their lives (turning God into a sort-of Divine Accountant); Judaism seeks to gain God's favour by obeying God's laws perfectly (they're on a hiding to nowhere because nobody can do that!); and Christianity admits that nobody can do anything to save themselves from God's deserved wrath so He sent Christ to die in our place, taking our punishment, because He loves us so much (which perfectly equates God's holiness with his justice, his mercy and his love.)

I studied Buddhism a little, which is certainly more a philosophy than a religion, and Hinduism I understand to be, basically, a 'turn everything into an idol and cover all your bases' system. I hope you continue to search with an honest and open heart, for God will surely reveal himself to you, if you do. Jesus said, "Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven" - know your spiritual need, and seek to satisfy it! May Jesus called you "Blessed!"

Answer 6

Try the "Crash Course in Jewish History"
http://www.aish.com/literacy/jewishhistory/

Answer 7

Read the gospel of John in the Bible. You can go to www.biblegateway.com to get it online.

This book is written to give an account of the life of Jesus.

Another two books are Luke & Acts in the Bible. They are written by Luke, a doctor & apostle of Jesus to give an accurate account of what Jesus did on earth as well as what the early church did.

A couple of accurate and easy to read translations, to help you are the NASB, NLT, or NIV translations into today's English. Your local library or bookstore will have them.

Answer 8

The 3 you mentioned are the same series. Imagine it like 3 episodes of the simpsons.

Jewish is the first episode, then in the second episode came jesus and christianity, then in the third episode comes mohammed and islam.

They all worship the same god, believe in the religions that came b4 them and the world would be a lot better place if all these people realised how warped their views are and religion was scrapped

Answer 9

If you have read Hindu and Buddhist philosophy, you might check our Christian at:

www.Catholic.com or
www.Catholic.org.

Good Luck

Answer 10

I looked for an interesting answer to your question, and instead I got half a book. Yuk !