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Set of monotheistic religions
The Abrahamic religions are a set of monotheistic religions that respect or admire the religious figure Abraham as a patriarch and/or as a prophet, namely
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of Abraham. Likewise, the Abrahamic religions share similar features distinguishing them from other categories of religions: all of their theological
God_in_Abrahamic_religions
influence. Abrahamic religions originate in the Middle East, Indian religions in the Indian subcontinent (South Asia) and East Asian religions in East Asia
Major_religious_groups
Systematic comparison of the world's religions
religion, a common geographical classification of the main world religions distinguishes groups such as Middle Eastern religions (including Abrahamic
Comparative_religion
Jahiliyya, Late Antiquity, and the Qur'an. Oxford studies in the abrahamic religions. Oxford: Oxford university press. pp. 247–256. ISBN 978-0-19-874849-6
Religion in pre-Islamic Arabia
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Religion-based regional classification
The term Abrahamic world refers to the parts of the world where most people follow Abrahamic religions. It began in the Middle East, within which Jerusalem
Abrahamic_world
to the Abrahamic religions as an orientation system that helps to interpret reality and define human beings, and thus believes that religion, as a concept
List of religions and spiritual traditions
List_of_religions_and_spiritual_traditions
comparative table of prophets and messengers recognized across the Abrahamic religions and several related traditions. Prophetic categories by tradition
Table of prophets of Abrahamic religions
Table_of_prophets_of_Abrahamic_religions
Diverse traditional beliefs and practices of African people
polytheistic African religions rather early. West African religions seek to come to terms with reality, and, unlike Abrahamic religions, are not idealisations
African_traditional_religions
Belief that there is only one God
worship of only one deity. Monotheism characterizes the traditions of Abrahamic religions such as Judaism, Christianity, Islam, and the early derivatives of
Monotheism
Lifestyle of frugality and abstinence
nuns, and fakirs in Abrahamic religions, and bhikkhus, munis, sannyasis/vairagis, siddhas, goswamis, and yogis in Indian religions. In the Baháʼí Faith
Asceticism
reported it present or not uncommon." In cultures influenced by Abrahamic religions, the law and the church established sodomy as a transgression against
History_of_human_sexuality
typically distinguished from both Western religions and Eastern religions. The term includes Abrahamic religions, which have been predominant in the region
Middle_Eastern_religions
Jewish cultural and religious symbol
recognized as representing both Jewish identity and the Jewish people's ethnic religion, Judaism. Its shape is that of a hexagram: the compound of two equilateral
Star_of_David
and Sikhism, which are collectively known as native Indian religions or Dharmic religions and represent approx. 83% of the total population of India.
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Prophet in Abrahamic religions
In Abrahamic religions, Moses was the Hebrew prophet who led the Israelites out of slavery in the Exodus from Egypt. He is considered the most important
Moses
Worship of an idol as though it were a god
In Abrahamic religions (namely Judaism, Christianity, and Islam) idolatry connotes the worship of something or someone other than the Abrahamic God as
Idolatry
Religious belief about the end of the world
eschatological speculations of Judaism, Christianity, and Islam (the Abrahamic religions). Religious apocalypticism often involves themes such as God's judgment
Apocalypticism
(See Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity at the United Nations). Abrahamic religions (namely Judaism, Samaritanism, Christianity, the Baháʼí Faith, and
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faiths (0.60%) Other religions (0.80%) Religion in Ethiopia consists of a number of faiths. Among these mainly Abrahamic religions, the most numerous is
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Entity that created the universe
is the only god and the same God worshipped by members of other Abrahamic religions such as Christianity and Judaism. In the Baháʼí Faith God is the
Creator_deity
polytheistic religions, gods often have genders which would enable them to sexually interact with each other, and even with humans. Abrahamic religions worship
Gender_of_God
Religions that originated within Western culture
theologically distinct from Eastern, African, and Iranian religions. The term Abrahamic religions (Judaism, Christianity, and Islam) is often used instead
Western_religions
Dedicated or set apart for the service or worship of a deity
in several religions, especially religions which have eco-friendly belief as core of their religion. For example, the Indian-origin religions (Buddhism
Sacredness
Personification of the "destructive spirit" in Zoroastrianism
comparative religion argue that Zoroastrian philosophy influenced the development of several spiritual concepts within the Abrahamic religions, particularly
Ahriman
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Rite that should bring persons or property share in divine power or grace
redemption, or divine will upon a person, object, or endeavor. In Abrahamic religions like Judaism, Christianity, and Islam, God is recognized as the source
Blessing
Religious concept with varied meanings
Spirit, otherwise known as the Holy Ghost, is a concept within the Abrahamic religions. In Judaism, the Holy Spirit is understood as the divine quality
Holy_Spirit
Supreme, final, and fundamental power in all reality
some interpretations believed it had the power to bless or illuminate. Abrahamic conceptions of ultimate reality show significant diversity, in which some
Ultimate_reality
religions also provided cohesion through a unified doctrine and practice shared by the nationwide community. The officially recognized new religions number
Religion_in_Japan
Postulated continued existence after death
denominations within the Abrahamic religions do not believe that individuals reincarnate, particular groups within these religions do refer to reincarnation;
Afterlife
Belief in the advent of a messiah
acts as the savior of a group of people. Some religions also have messianism-related concepts. Religions with a messiah concept include Christianity (Jesus)
Messianism
Human emotion
morally definite and ordered toward creation depend on the religion. For example, religions based in pantheism and theism will differ on what is moral
Lust
Professorship at the University of Oxford
Abrahamic Religions was created at the University of Oxford in 2008. The holder of the position is a member of the Faculty of Theology and Religion at
Professor of the Study of the Abrahamic Religions
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practice of Abrahamic religions. Abrahamic religions are widespread throughout Africa. They have both spread and replaced indigenous African religions, but are
Religion_in_Africa
Derogatory term for foreign deities in Abrahamic religions
in Abrahamic religions (namely Judaism, Samaritanism, Christianity, Islam, and the Baháʼí Faith) to indicate cult images or deities of non-Abrahamic Pagan
False_god
Namesake of the Abrahamic religions
a foundational legendary figure among adherents of the eponymous Abrahamic religions. In Judaism, he is the ethnic ancestor and first Hebrew patriarch
Abraham
Study of demons or beliefs about demons
combination of beliefs from the two religions. However, the demons in hell are viewed differently than Abrahamic faiths, who, instead of being pure evil
Demonology
variety of religious traditions with them including African traditional religions and Islam. During the early eighteenth century, Anglican missionaries
Slavery_and_religion
Study of the nature of deities and religious beliefs
Anthropology of religion Comparative religion History of religions Philosophy of religion Psychology of religion Sociology of religion Sometimes, theology
Theology
Ethic concept of temperance related to sexuality
Chastity is highly prized in the Baháʼí Faith. Similar to other Abrahamic religions, Baháʼí teachings call for the restriction of sexual activity to
Chastity
Concept in ethics, religion,and philosophy
these things? In religion, ethics, and philosophy, "good and evil" is a very common dichotomy. In cultures with Manichaean and Abrahamic religious influence
Good
Conceptions of the end of the present age
concepts of renewal or transformation after significant events. The Abrahamic religions maintain a linear cosmology, with end-time scenarios containing themes
Eschatology
Belief that angels are ordered according to rank
In the angelology of different religions, a hierarchy of angels is a ranking system of angels. The higher ranking angels have greater power and authority
Hierarchy_of_angels
Anal or oral sex with people, any sex with an animal, non-procreative sex
In 11 of them, homosexuality is punished with the death penalty. Abrahamic religions (namely Judaism, Samaritanism, Christianity, the Baháʼí Faith, and
Sodomy
Social-cultural system
in general. Abrahamic religions are monotheistic religions which believe they descend from Abraham. Judaism is the oldest Abrahamic religion, originating
Religion
Worship of or belief in multiple deities
as well. Abrahamic monotheistic religions, which dominate the western world, typically do not approve of practicing parts of multiple religions, but folk
Polytheism
2023-09-20. Levin, Yigal (October 2020). "The Religion of Idumea and Its Relationship to Early Judaism". Religions. 11 (10). From Southern Judah to Idumea to
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Supreme being in theistic belief systems
which adherents of other religions do not. Another view is religious pluralism. A pluralist typically believes that his religion is the right one, but does
God
Continuous progression from past to future
Judaeo-Christian religions – Judaism, Christianity, Islam – history is taken seriously, and linear time is accepted. Betz, Hans Dieter, ed. (2008). Religion Past
Time
Adoption of religious beliefs
denomination. The religions of the world are divided into two groups: those that actively seek new followers (missionary religions) and those that do
Religious_conversion
for the dead. Unlike the Abrahamic traditions in which living beings are created by God out of nothing, in Chinese religions all living beings descend
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based on archaeological evidence. Barhail is one of the two major Pre-Abrahamic gods. He keeps the sun on his right hand and the moon on his left hand
Pre-Abrahamic religions of Azerbaijan
Pre-Abrahamic_religions_of_Azerbaijan
Feminine or female deity
some women turned to ancient goddess religions as an alternative to Abrahamic religions (Womanspirit Rising 1979; Weaving the Visions 1989). Today both women
Goddess
Historical figure in the Abrahamic religions
Asia and Northeast Africa, as well as in other regions where the Abrahamic religions have had a significant impact. Modern historians and archaeologists
Queen_of_Sheba
Christian conception of God
(the belief in one God) and had an ideal relationship with God. The Abrahamic religions believe that God continuously interacted with the descendants of
God_in_Christianity
Fruit in the Garden of Eden
In Abrahamic religions, forbidden fruit is a name given to the fruit growing in the Garden of Eden that God commands mankind not to eat. In the Biblical
Forbidden_fruit
Last person through whom God speaks
prophet, is a term used in religious contexts, especially in the Abrahamic religions, to refer to the last person through whom God speaks, after which
Last_prophet
Practices believed to use supernatural powers
have a long history, and magic was a part of the ancient cultures and religions of the region. In ancient Mesopotamia (Sumeria, Assyria, Babylonia), a
Witchcraft
Topics referred to by the same term
Semitic religions most commonly refers to religions that were founded in Western Asia, such as pre-Abrahamic polytheisms and the Abrahamic religions like
Semitic_religions
Divine location in various religions
influenced other religious and philosophical systems, including the Abrahamic religions, Gnosticism, Northern Buddhism, and Greek philosophy. As in other
Heaven
Supernatural punishment by a deity
in most Abrahamic monotheistic religions, these effects are not eternal, though they can last for a very long time. Even theistic religions do not necessarily
Divine_retribution
on a small scale (i.e. a church accepting a transgender pastor). Abrahamic religions (namely Judaism, Samaritanism, Christianity, the Baháʼí Faith, and
Transgender people and religion
Transgender_people_and_religion
Abrahamic term for Israel and Palestine
areas of the Southern Levant that hold great significance in the Abrahamic religions, primarily because of their association with people and events featured
Holy_Land
Social gesture of lowering the torso and head
gesture is used as a greeting with the word "Ayubowan" In many Eastern religions bowing is used as a sign of respect in worship and has its origins in
Bowing
State of humans wearing no clothing
state and as essentially positive. The second is based upon the Abrahamic religions—Judaism, Christianity, and Islam—which view being naked as shameful
Nudity
study of comparative religion, the East Asian religions, also known as taoic religions, form a subset of the Eastern religions which originated in East
East_Asian_religions
State established in Medina in 622
referred to as "People of the Book") as natural allies, part of the Abrahamic religions, sharing the core principles of his teachings, and anticipated their
First_Islamic_state
minorities adhering to Islam, Dharmic religions (Buddhism, Hinduism, and Sikhism), and indigenous Philippine folk religions like Anitism are also present. The
Religion_in_the_Philippines
Heavenly beings who directly attend to God
pl. כְּרוּבִים kərūḇīm) is one type of supernatural being in the Abrahamic religions. The numerous depictions of cherubim assign to them many different
Cherub
of which are independent of the Abrahamic religions. In addition to the worship of Satan or the Devil in the Abrahamic sense, religious traditions based
Theistic_Satanism
Chest containing the Ten Commandments
The Ark of the Covenant, also known as the Ark of the Testimony or the Ark of God, was a religious storage chest and relic held to be the most sacred object
Ark_of_the_Covenant
Behavior linked to spiritual pursuits
mania, Eastern Orthodoxy, Western Christianity, Sufism along with Indian religions all bear witness to the phenomenon of divine madness. It is not the ordinary
Divine_madness
Adam and Eve's loss of innocence in the Abrahamic religions
of humanity constitute a mythological tradition shared by all the Abrahamic religions, with a presentation more or less symbolic of Judeo-Christian morals
Fall_of_man
Continent
Islam, and followers of Abrahamic religions ('People of the Book') were protected, though followers of Berber traditional religion were violently oppressed
Africa
Philosophical or theological concept
the Absolute has been used to interpret the early texts of the Indian religions such as those attributed to Yajnavalkya, Nagarjuna and Adi Shankara. In
Absolute_(philosophy)
Class of religious beliefs
the worshipper wants to pray to. Animism also has influences in Abrahamic religions. The Old Testament and the Wisdom literature preach the omnipresence
Animism
Supernatural being in religions and mythologies
transcendent) and humanity (the profane) in various traditions like the Abrahamic religions. Other roles include protectors and guides for humans, such as guardian
Angel
Circumcision for religious purposes
Coptic Christianity". Worldmark Encyclopedia of Religious Practices: Religions and denominations. Thomson Gale. ISBN 978-0-7876-6612-5. Bakos, Gergely
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Religion of ancient Israel and Judah
Judaism, from which the modern ethnic religions of Judaism and Samaritanism, as well as the Abrahamic religions of Christianity and Islam, would later
Yahwism
Criticism against religions
for religion. The 18th-century American Enlightenment political philosopher and religious skeptic Thomas Paine criticized the Abrahamic religions. In
Criticism_of_religion
Mythological symbol
to communication between the inhabitants of Iran and believers in Abrahamic religions, and beyond that the conversion of matriarchy into patriarchy as
Serpent_symbolism
Roman religion, Slavic paganism, Finnish paganism, Celtic polytheism and Germanic paganism. Modern revival movements of these religions, and religions influenced
Religion_in_Europe
Type of Jewish mysticism
believed that Kabbalah could reconcile differences between the world's religions, which, in his thought, represent different facets and stages of universal
Kabbalah
henotheism and (mostly in Eastern religions) monism, are from the Hellenistic period. Of the many objects and entities that religions and other belief systems
Conceptions_of_God
Characters in some Abrahamic religions
any sisters of Cain nor Abel, the sisters appear in other texts of Abrahamic religions, explaining where Cain acquired a wife (mentioned in Genesis 4:17)
Twin_sisters_of_Cain_and_Abel
Jewish conception of God
thing. Conceptions of God Ethical monotheism Existence of God God in Abrahamic religions God in the Baháʼí Faith God in Christianity God in Islam God in Mormonism
God_in_Judaism
Figure in Abrahamic religions
Satan, also known as the Devil, is an entity in Abrahamic religions who entices humans into sin or falsehood. In Judaism, Satan is seen as an agent subservient
Satan
and other religions and creeds which constitute an inseparable part of the historical heritage of Russia's peoples", including ethnic religions or paganism
Religion_in_Russia
Category in the study of religion
"big five" religions: Buddhism, Christianity, Hinduism, Islam, and Judaism. These are often juxtaposed against categories such as folk religions, Indigenous
World_religions
Church (1.20%) Other Christian (0.20%) No religion (37.9%) Islam (2.10%) Other religions (0.40%) Religion in Sweden has, over the years, become increasingly
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Philosophical and spiritual question
millions of followers: Chondogyo, Tenrikyo, Cao Đài, and Seicho-No-Ie. New religions typically have unique explanations for the meaning of life. For example
Meaning_of_life
Polytheistic religious groups
pantheists. More specifically, it denoted anyone who did not adhere to an Abrahamic religion in the Roman Empire. Individuals fell into the pagan class either
Paganism
Religious thought and practice independent of belief in deities
between religion and spirituality, but provide a definition of the term that avoids the usual reduction to "religions of the book": Religion can be defined
Nontheistic_religion
First woman according to the Abrahamic creation myth
Genesis in the Old Testament. According to the origin story of the Abrahamic religions, she was the first woman to be created by God. Eve is known also
Eve
Belief in a god based on rational thought
for his writings in defense of Deism, alongside the criticism of Abrahamic religions. In The Age of Reason (1793–1794) and other writings, he advocated
Deism
Marriage between spouses professing different religions
parties' religions; some prohibit interfaith marriage, and among others there are varying degrees of permissibility. Several major religions are silent
Interfaith_marriage
Religions that originated on the Indian subcontinent
(76.5%) Indian religions, also known as Dharmic religions, are the religions that originated in the Indian subcontinent. These religions, which include
Indian_religions
Abrahamic monotheistic religion
Islam is an Abrahamic religion based on the Quran and the teachings of Muhammad. The monotheistic religion has an estimated 2 billion worldwide adherents
Islam
Religions shaped by historical paganism
different religions, not a single one. The category of modern paganism could be compared to the categories of Abrahamic religions and Indian religions in its
Modern_paganism
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