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Judaism-

   ~Leader and Beginnings (Time line)

   ~Holy writings and Guidelines

   ~beliefs/influences of Beliefs

Christianity-

   ~Leader and Beginnings (Time line)

   ~Holy writings and Guidelines

   ~beliefs/influences of Beliefs

Buddhism-

   ~Leader and Beginnings (Time line)

   ~Holy writings and Guidelines

   ~beliefs/influences of Beliefs

Islamic/Muslim-

   ~Leader and Beginnings (Time line)

   ~Holy writings and Guidelines

   ~beliefs/influences of Beliefs

Confucianism-

   ~Leader and Beginnings (Time line)

   ~Holy writings and Guidelines

   ~beliefs/influences of Beliefs

Judaism

 2000-1500   Abraham and the Patriarchs  

c. 1500-1200 Egypt, the Exodus and wandering in the desert  

1200-1050   Occupation of Canaan, the Promised Land  

1050-920 United kingdom under Saul, David and Solomon, with capital 

at Jerusalem  

920-597 Divided kingdom of Israel and Judah 

1517-1569- Christianity period began

The Jewish book of worship is called the Tankah.

 They believe that they were given a Torah or

 instructions on how to live their lives. The Torah is

 almost the same as the 10 commandments in the

 bible Christians believe in.

Jews believe in only One God and that He has 

created everything. They also believe in everything in

 the Old Testament. They are waiting on a Messiah

 and that the Messiah is the greatest prophet. 

Christianity

4 BC Birth of Jesus Christ, in Bethlehem. 

30 AD Death of Jesus Christ. 

33 Pentecost and the coming of the Holy Spirit .

Sometimes known as the Birthday of the Church. 

33 Stephen First Christian martyr . 

48 Council of Jerusalem.

Gentile Christians accepted alongside those in the Jewish tradition. 

60 First Gospel published. 

62 Martyrdom of James "The Lord's Brother". 

67-68 Apostles Peter and Paul martyred in the reign of the Roman 

emperor Nero. 

From 70 Centre of Christianity moves to Antioch, Alexandria and Rome. 

90 Book of Revelation and Gospel of Saint John written. 

161-80 Widespread persecution of Christians under Roman emperor 

Marcus Aurelius.

301 Armenia becomes the world's first country to officially adopt 

Christianity as the state religion.  

Christian's holy book is called the bible. In the bible it states to live 

by the commandments given. It's their belief to honor the Sabbath 

and worship their Savior Jesus Christ, who they believe died to save 

them from their sins.

Christans solely believe that their are 3 Gods in one, Father, Son 

and Holy Ghost. They believe that the Son of God, Jesus, was sent to 

die for their sins on a cross. Once he was crucified, He rose again. 

Which is why they celebrate Easter Sunday.

Hinduism

800-300 The 11 major Upanishads are written, which include the ideas 

of reincarnation and karma.  

 500 BCE-1000 Epics and Puranas are written, reflecting the rise of 

devotional movements dedicated to Shiva, Vishnu and Devi.  

 5th cent. Buddhism and Jainism founded in India. 

 320-185 Mauryan Dynasty founded by Chandragupta.  

 320-500 Gupta empire. 

 500-650 Gupta empire divides into several kingdoms.  

 600-1600 Rise of devotional movements, worship rituals, idea of 

equality of devotees.  

 7th-11th cent.   Esoteric movements based on Tantras develop. 

870-1280   Cholas dynasty. Hinduism arises in the south.  

Hinduism have many holy writings, including the Upanishads and 

Purānas. Hinduism is considered one of the oldest religions in the 

world. They believe in following the guidelines that are written in 

their many holy books. 

Hindu's believe in things like Karma, Samsara. These are a way of 

saying if you do something to hurt someone else, then you, yourself 

will be hurt. They also believe that they need to make themselves 

like Brahman. Brahman is kind of like their God or spirit they 

worship.

Buddhism

469 Approximately 16 factions ten years after Buddha's death

390 2nd Council declares a minority orthodox (Hinayana) and 

the majority   heretic (Mahayana)

297 King Asoka converted to Buddhism; Buddha from 

small group to state religion and local religion to world religion 

as Asoka sends out Buddhist missionaries

247 Asoka calls 3rd Council to agree on authentic 

Buddhist scriptures

1st century Perhaps as many as 500 sects of 

Buddhists                

200 Development of Hinayana Buddhism

 Buddhist's holy writing is called the Tripitaka. They 

are close to the same as scriptures. Although, they 

also have eight books they believe in. Most taught in 

schools in India and China. 

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