The document discusses four major Western religions: Judaism, Zoroastrianism, Christianity, and Islam. It provides origins and founding figures for each religion. Judaism originated with Abraham and Moses, Zoroastrianism with Zoroaster, Christianity with Jesus Christ and his disciples, and Islam with the prophet Muhammad. The document outlines some of the core beliefs and practices of each religion.

1. B.J.P.S Samiti’s
M.V.HERWADKAR ENGLISH
MEDIUM HIGH SCHOOL
WESTERN RELIGIONS
VANITA MODAGI

2. Religion means ‘the
Path of Truth’revealed
to the Prophets by the
Creator of this earth.

3. • Judaism, Zoroastrianism,
Christianity and Islam are
important religions of the
world.
• These religions took birth in
West Asia.
• They are also known as
Semitic religions.
• These spread in many
countries of the world.

4. JUDAISM
Judaism is a religion.
Their followers are
called Jews.
Language is Hebrew.
Abraham was
forefather and Moses
was their Messenger.
PROPHET MOSES

5. ABRAHAM

6. KING SOLOMON

7. JEWS FLED TO JUDA

8. TEN RULES IN JUDIASM
1. Do not have any other gods.
2. Do not make or worship idols.
3. Do not disrespect or misuse God’s name.
4. Remember the Sabbath and keep it holy.
5. Honour your mother and father.
6. Do not commit murder.
7. Do not commit adultery.

9. 8. Do not steal.
9. Do not tell lies.
10.Do not be envious of
other.

10. ZOROASTRIANISM
It was founded in Persia in 6th B.C. by Zarathustra an
Iranian Prophet.
Influenced India and people are called Parsis.
They worshipped Sun and rituals and practices similar
to Vedic.
Holy book Zend Avestha contains Shlokas called
Gatha.

11. ZARATHUSTRA

12. With the invasion of Alexander of Macedonia,
Zend Avestha was destroyed and was re-written.
Beliefs: Goodness will be victorious over the evil in
the competition.
Man should choose goodness.
Ahur-Mezda was their God.
Fasting, celibacy and cleanliness are some of their
practices.

14. AHUR MAZDA

15.  Christianity and Islam were established
after First century C.E. they
have become major world religions.
 They are known as Semitic
religions and people of
Middle East are known as
Semitic races.
 These two religions basically
originated in Central Asia and
spread to different parts of the world.

17.  Christianity was
established in the
beginning of First century
C.E in Nazareth province
of Palestine.
 It was under the reign of
Roman Empire.
 Jesus was the founder of
Christianity.

19. JOSEPH AND MARY

20. SAINT PETER
 Teachings are very simple to
follow, they are based on
love, service and
brotherhood.
 Spread of Christianity –
Emperor Constantine made
Christianity the State
religion.
 The Bible is the Holy
Scripture.

21.  He was known as Messiah.
 He served the needy and poor.
 Jesus had 12 disciples called ‘Apostles’.
 Saint Peter was the first apostle.
 Jesus gave attention to the
downtrodden, those who suffered
from diseases. etc.
 The priestly class of Jews opposed his
ideas, he arrested and was crucified
on Friday, the 7th April of 30 B.C.

23. CONTRIBUTIONS
• Taught noble principles of peace and
brotherhood to the world.
• Educational centres established by
Churches and Missionaries helped
growth of education.
SECTS IN CHRISTIANITY
• Catholics
• Protestant

24.  Prophet Moooohammed
Paigambar was born at
Mecca in 570 A.D.
 He grew up under the care
of his uncle Abu Bakar,
after he lost his parents.
 He used to meditate on
Mount Heera in Mecca.

25.  His preachings were compiled by
his followers and published in the
form of a book called Quran,
the Holy Scripture of Islam.
 In the year 622 A.D. he travelled
to Madina as the orthodox
communityopposed him.
This journey is called Hijra,
the beginning of
Islamic calendar.

26. FIVE PRINCIPLES OF ISLAM
 Kalima - belief only in Allah and
Mohammed is His Prophet.
 Namaz - Prayer of Allah for 5 times
a day.
 Roza - Fasting during the month
of Ramazan.
 Zakat - Definite sum to be spared
in the income to give
the poor.

27.  Haj - pilgrimage to
Mecca once in
lifetime.
 Khalifs are known as the
successors of
Mohammed Paigambar,
religious and political
leaders of Islam.

28. CONTRIBUTIONS OF ISLAM
• Medicine for Measles and other diseases.
• New inventions in Sciences and
Mathematics.
• Spread of knowledge in the field of
Geography and Astronomy to the world.
• Feature of Islamic architecture in the
buildings.

29. SECTS IN ISLAM
• Shia
• Sunni

30. SUMMARY
• Growth of Judaism, Zoroastrianism,
Christianity and Islam
• Life and Teachings of Jesus Christ
and Prophet Mohammed
• The teachings of Judaism,
Zoroastrianism, Christianity and Islam