World Religions

Jesus´ rise from the dead that was claimed to be seen by his disciples

The five books that contained most Jewish laws and the history of the Jews until Moses.

The effects of good or bad actions on a person’s soul

The 12 disciples that were chosen by Jesus to receive special training and spread the teachings of Jesus.

'God' in Arabic

Referring to the way Muhammad lived which provides a model for the duties and the way of life expected by Muslims

Meditation

People who are said to receive messages from God to be taught to others.

The belief of rebirth after death; souls are born and reborn many times

Fasting

Means, ´God's appointed one´

Nirvana

The acts of worship that all Muslims must follow3

The religion based on the messages given to Muhammad by God that translates to "submit to God"

The Muslim place of worship

The largest religion in India; the blending of Indian religion with ideas from other cultures created

Religious ideas based on the teachings of Mahavira, a Hindu

A journey to a sacred or holy place

The religion based on the teachings of Jesus of Nazareth rooted in Judaism, but became a separate faith

Discovered nearly 2,000 years ago and included prayers, commentaries, letters, and passages from the Hebrew bible.

A person who follows the religion of Islam

A set of commentaries and lessons for everyday life produced between 200 and 600.

A Jewish house of worship.

Religious ideas based on the teachings of Guru Nanak, a Hindu

Missionary (plural: Missionaries)

The belief in one God.

"to make an effort, or to struggle," defend Muslim community, or possibly convert people to Islam

Division of Indian society into groups based on a person’s birth, wealth, or occupation

A type of execution used by the Romans where a person was nailed to a cross