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Abrahamic religions

Abrahamic religions are belief systems that trace their origins to the patriarch Abraham. The three major ones are Judaism, Christianity, and Islam. Judaism is the oldest, focusing on the covenant between God and the Hebrew people. Christianity emerged from Judaism, centering on the life and teachings of Jesus Christ as the Messiah. Islam, the most recent, recognizes Muhammad as the final prophet and emphasizes submission to one God (Allah). All three share key texts, ethics, and an emphasis on the worship of a single, omnipotent God, but they differ in beliefs, practices, and historical developments.

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    Abrahamic religions are a group of monotheistic faiths that trace their origins to the patriarch Abraham and share key theological concepts. The three major religions are Judaism, Christianity, and Islam. Judaism emphasizes a covenant relationship with God and follows the teachings of the Hebrew Bible. Christianity, which emerged from Judaism, centers on the life and teachings of Jesus Christ as the Son of God. Islam follows the teachings of the Prophet Muhammad as conveyed in the Quran, emphasizing submission to one God (Allah). These religions share similar values, ethical teachings, and beliefs in prophets and sacred texts.