Text & Teachings
This sacred text, known as the first five books of the Bible, is also called the Pentateuch.
What is the Torah?
This Christian reformer posted his 95 Theses in 1517, sparking the Protestant Reformation.
Who is Martin Luther?
In Judaism, this law prohibits mixing milk and meat products.
What is Kosher?
This form of Christianity believes in the authority of the Pope and holds to seven sacraments, including the Eucharist and baptism.
What is Roman Catholicism?
This Muslim prophet is regarded as the final messenger, whose revelations are contained in the Qur’an.
Who is Muhammad?
In the Gospel of Matthew, Jesus summarizes the law with these two commandments: love God and love ____.
What is your neighbor?
In Christianity, the Nicene Creed was established at this council in 325 CE to define the nature of Christ and the relationship between the Father and the Son.
What is the Council of Nicaea?
This Jewish holiday commemorates the liberation of the Israelites from Egyptian bondage and is celebrated with a ritual meal called the Seder.
What is Passover?
This branch of Judaism is characterized by a modern approach to Jewish law and a willingness to adapt religious practices to the contemporary world.
What is Reform Judaism?
This important site in Islam is the location of the Kaaba, the most sacred structure in Islam, and the destination for the Hajj pilgrimage.
What is Mecca?
This son of Abraham is considered an ancestor of the Arab people and a prominent figure in Islamic tradition.
Who is Ishmael?
This major event in Christianity in 1054 led to the division of the Church into Roman Catholicism and Eastern Orthodoxy.
What is the Great Schism?
This Arabic term refers to Islamic law derived from the Qur'an and Hadith.
What is Sharia?
This Jewish movement, which emerged in the 20th century, emphasizes a return to traditional Jewish law and customs, advocating for a strict adherence to religious practices and beliefs, often rejecting modern innovations.
What is Ultra-Orthodox Judaism?
The "Prince of Egypt" is a movie portraying which Biblical story?
What is Moses and the Exodus?
The Jewish tradition emphasizes the importance of debate and interpretation of sacred texts. This type of commentary on the Torah is called what?
What is the Talmud?
This emperor played a significant role in the development of Eastern Orthodoxy by calling the First Council of Nicaea in 325 CE to establish Christian orthodoxy.
Who is Emperor Constantine?
In Christianity, this sacrament involves the use of bread and wine to commemorate the body and blood of Jesus.
What is the Eucharist or Communion?
This Protestant doctrine teaches that salvation comes through faith alone, not through works or rituals.
What is Sola Fide?
This Christian reformer is credited with translating the Bible into English, challenging the Catholic Church's authority in the 14th century.
Who is John Wycliffe?
The Qur’an is divided into 114 chapters, each called this.
What is a Surah?
This Eastern Orthodox patriarch is considered the first among equals and serves as the leader of the Eastern Orthodox Church, with authority over the Ecumenical Patriarchate of Constantinople.
Who is the Patriarch of Constantinople?
This concept in Islam refers to both the internal spiritual struggle and the external physical struggle to live according to God's will.
What is Jihad?
This split within Islam resulted from disagreements over the rightful successor to Muhammad and led to the formation of Sunni and Shia branches.
What is the Sunni-Shia split?
This popular Orthodox Christian saint is often depicted holding a book and a staff, and his feast day is widely celebrated on December 6.
Who is Saint Nicholas?