Foundational Beliefs
This term means belief in one God, shared by all three Abrahamic religions.
What is Monotheism
Muslims believe this Arabic text is the literal word of God.
What is the Qur'an
Muslims believe this man received revelations from the Archangel Jibril.
Who is the Prophet Muhammad
This Christian sacrament symbolizes cleansing of original sin.
What is Baptism
This Christian holiday commemorates the resurrection of Jesus.
What is Easter
Christianity teaches that this inherited condition began when Adam and Eve disobeyed God.
What is Original Sin
This is the Hebrew Bible, made up of the Torah, Nevi’im, and Ketuvim.
What is the Tanakh
Judaism teaches that this prophet led the Exodus and received the Torah.
Who is Moses
Muslims fast from sunrise to sunset during this holy month.
Muhammad’s migration from Mecca to Medina in 622 CE is known by this term.
What is Hijrah
Judaism teaches that Abraham entered into this sacred agreement with G‑d.
What is Covenant
Most knowledge of Jesus’ life comes from this Christian collection of writings.
What is the New Testament
This early Christian missionary helped spread Christianity across the Roman Empire.
Who is Paul
Jewish dietary laws that distinguish “clean” and “unclean” foods are known by this term.
What is Kosher
Martin Luther began this major Christian movement in the 1500s.
What is the Protestant Reformation
This Islamic declaration of faith states that there is no God but Allah and Muhammad is His messenger.
What is Shahada
These texts record the sayings and actions of Muhammad and are ranked by credibility.
What are the Hadith
Shi’a Muslims believe leadership should descend from this relative of Muhammad.
Who is Ali ibn Abi Talib
This pilgrimage to Mecca is required once in a lifetime for able-bodied Muslims.
What is Hajj
This split in Islam began over disagreement about who should succeed Muhammad.
What is the Sunni-Shi'a Schism
Christianity uniquely teaches that God exists as three persons in one essence, known by this term.
What is Trinity
This massive collection of rabbinic commentary forms the foundation of Rabbinic Judaism.
What is the Talmud
Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob are collectively known by this title.
Who are the Patriarchs?
This term refers to the Jewish “way” or law governing ethical and ritual life.
What is Halacha
This 70 CE event transformed Judaism into a text‑based, rabbinic tradition.
What is the Destruction of the Second Temple