...Jesus and Mohammed are two very different historical religious figures but yet despite their differences they did share some similarities. Jesus and Mohammed both played important roles and were highly respected in their religion. They both had important messages that they wanted to be heard and passed on by their followers. Jesus It’s impossible to accurately reconstruct the life of Jesus due to the fact that there are so many versions of his life especially before he began his ministry, however, after an extensive analysis most scholars have concluded that the grounds of linguistics and regional history of the New Testament that many of the sayings attributed to Jesus by the gospels may be authentic (Fisher, 2005). Jesus’ life began in an interesting fashion. He was born in Bethlehem to Mary, who was a virgin when she conceived him by the Holy Spirit, and Joseph a carpenter. They named their son Jesus because it had a spiritual meaning to them, which was “God saves” (Fisher, 2004). Besides the story of the birth of Jesus that took place in a stable. Jesus and Mohammed Jesus and Mohammed both laid the foundation for two similar and yet very different religions. Jesus was the founder of Christianity while Mohammed was the founder of Islam. This paper is meant to compare the lives of Jesus and Mohammed historically, explore what impact the death of each person had on his respective religion, describe the ways each have been worshipped, and explain how each message is being carried...
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...Jesus and Mohammed Paper Kai Taylor Jesus and Mohammed Paper The lives of Jesus of Nazareth and of the Prophet Mohammed are still being told today. Their life stories and teachings have impacted and inspired many people from all over the world. Jesus and Mohamed are the holiest in their religions right behind God. They were both great leaders of their religions and continue to lead to this day to the faithful. Jesus was said to be born in a mangier in the city of Bethlehem. His birth was a miraculous birth, meaning that his mother, Mary, was a virgin and had been impregnated by God himself. Jesus was believed to be a carpenter, although the bible and scriptures do not say exactly what he did for a good part of his adulthood. Very little is known about Jesus until he was about 30 years old. That where his story picks back up. Jesus starts his travels and preaches his teachings to the people and begins to gather a following. Through his travels he gathers disciples and preached about forgiveness and having faith. Throughout his travels, Jesus preformed many miracles. He healed the sick, raised the dead, and turned water into wine among many other things. As Jesus’ following began to gain strength with many followers, the Romans got concerned that he could become a threat to the king of Rome. He was arrested and brought before Pontius Pilate and where was asked if he was the king of the Jews and the son of God. When he answered yes to the questions he was condemned...
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...Abstract This paper begins by going in depth into the lives on historical account of Jesus Christ and the Prophet Mohammed. It continues by discussing the impact of their deaths had upon their followers and worshippers. A continuation is made by detailing how each figure is worshipped and how their words are kept alive in present times. The Life of Jesus The religion of Christianity has a foundation that is based around the teachings of Jesus Christ of Nazareth whose life story is told in the New Testament in the Bible. Jesus of Nazareth also widely known as Jesus Christ is the son of God according to Christians. The exact date of his birth is not known, however he was born to a virgin named Mary who had a fiancée, a carpenter names Joseph. Before her pregnancy an angel named Gabriel appeared before Mary is a dream and prophesized she would give birth to a male child, upon her pregnancy the angel reappeared to Joseph and instructed him to Mary the pregnant virgin. “About 2000 years ago God sent an angel to Israel, to a virgin named Mary. She was engaged to Joseph, a carpenter. The angel told Mary that by God's power, she would conceive and bear a son.” (Palmer, 2008, para. 1) . Word of the Messiah’s birth soon traveled and got the attention of Three Wise Men who traveled from the Far East, the men wanted to worship Jesus and in an attempt to find him they visited a King named Herod who led Judea. In an effort to find Jesus and kill him, Herod tricked the Wise Men...
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...Assignment: Jesus & Mohammed Paper Jesus and Mohammed have shaped the whole world for hundred upon hundreds of years. Cultures that have followed as well as worshiped these two people have been through wealth, as well as poverty (mostly) war and even some peace. Jesus and Mohammed have very similar aspects, also there are some very different dynamics whoever their story’s can become intertwined both past, present and future. Reviewing such topics such as history including their deaths, how they are worshiped and last but not least how people are reacting to the past in relation to Jesus and Mohammed currently. Allowing time to explore and compare/contrast the various religions that derives in part from Jesus and Mohammed can be confusing, thrilling, and entertaining. Tracing the lives of Jesus and Mohammed historically can be challenging due to the fact that there are some scientist that post relatively strong arguments that there is very little historical proof of the life of Jesus outside of the Bible, and Mohammed beyond word of mouth transfer via the Quran. Although and despite the gaining evidence which disputes the factual proof against either of these prophets/son of God being legitimate, the evidence. shreds of evidence that is for Jesus and Mohammed is also evident. Some of the facts relating to Jesus historically include the Jewish historian Josephus who was born in approximately 37 CE, notice the “CE” because at this point cultures had not begun using BC and...
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...Jesus and Mohammad September 23, 2012 HUM/130 - RELIGIONS OF THE WORLD Instructor: THOMAS THIESSEN By Elizabeth Koch Submit a 1,250- to 1,500-word paper in which you compare and contrast the lives of Jesus and Mohammed in relation to each respective religion. Complete the following steps in your paper: • Contrast the way Christians and Muslims view Jesus. • Trace the lives of Jesus and Mohammed historically. • Compare what impact the death of each person had on his respective religion. • Compare and contrast the views of God believed in Christianity and Islam. The Muslims believe that Adam, Moses, Jesus, and Muhammad are the requirements for anyone who calls themselves Muslims. If someone says that Jesus is not a messenger of God is not a true Muslim. They believe that Jesus was just that a messenger and nothing more he was moral. They believe that he was born of a virgin and that it was Gods will for this to happen even though no man had touched her. They believe that Gabriel is the father of Jesus because it was God’s will. The Muslim believe that he is perform miracles but that he was given the power from God though the angel Gabriel. The Muslims do not believe in the Trinity as the Christians do. They also do not believe that he is the son of God but a mortal not a god. Christians believe in Adam, Moses, and Jesus as members of the faith and you need to believe that Jesus is the son of God and he can to dies for us. Jesus is the...
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...Jesus & Muhammad Paper Jesus & Mohammad Paper Jesus Christ is the largest most accepted religious figure in the world. Jesus Christ is the central figure in Christianity which has over two million followers across the world today. Jesus is widely believed by most Christians to be God incarnate who’s return back to earth for the salvation of man was promised in the old testament. There are many differing views and beliefs about Jesus and his life throughout the world, in different religions, and also varied denominations of Christianity. Most accounts of the birth of Jesus are found in the Gospel of Mathew and the Gospel of Luke both of which were written around sixty five to one hundred AD. However there has been a lot of argument between Christian scholars about his birth and most do not claim to know even the year of the exact date of his birth. Jesus was born in Bethlehem to the Virgin Mary a miracle by the Holy Spirit. The angel Gabriel came to visit Mary and told here that she was chosen to bear the son of God. After Jesus’ birth Mary and her husband Joseph were forced to use a manger for a bed because there was no room at the towns Inn. Jesus was baptized by John the Baptist. Jesus walked to the Jordan River where John had been baptizing people from the crowd. Jesus then asked John to baptize him, after Jesus rose from the water God opened the heavens and explained to him that he was the son of God. God then led Jesus into the desert where...
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...Jesus & Mohammed Paper Catherine A. Johnson HUM/130 Religions of the World September 21, 2014 Roy Shaff Jesus & Mohammed Paper The two most influential men in religious communities and throughout the nation are Jesus and Muhammad. Many individuals are followers of these men for reasons of their own particular beliefs and rituals. Nations have used their words as the foundation of their countries cultures and laws. During the 1st century Jesus’s teachings to the world’s inhabitants were the root of beliefs. At the beginning of the 7th century, Muhammad’s words are most familiar as teachings were sacred among his followers. Who were these men and what changes did they make to our world; that people today compare them to one another. Today, 1.8 billion Muslims revere Muhammad as one of the great prophets. Whose name is well known in the Arab lands, for the reason of uniting a disparate group of nomad Arabs into a powerful force for their God; six hundred years earlier, a man by the name of Jesus Christ was known as the greatest of all prophets. In just three short years Jesus Christ had changed the world with his presence. Within a few generations after he left earth, the power and might of the Roman Empire was enveloped by the phenomenon of Christianity, and today it is the world’s largest religion with over 2 billion followers. Life of Jesus Christ In an obscure village in the Roman province of Palestine, Jesus Christ was born about 6 B. C. in Bethlehem. During...
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...Course Topics & Objectives Week One: The Religious Response • Recognize ways in which organized religion influences people’s lives. • Define common terms related to the study of religion. Week Two: Indigenous Sacred Ways • Describe the importance of relationships to indigenous religions. • Identify examples of roles and observances held sacred by indigenous peoples. Week Three: Hinduism • Describe the Hindu philosophical systems and forms of worship. • Explain the origins of Hinduism. Week Four: Buddhism • Explain the origins of Buddhism. • Describe Buddhism’s theological foundations and spiritual practices. Week Five: Daoism, Confucianism, and Judaism • Compare and contrast the theological foundations and spiritual practices of Daoism, Confucianism, Hinduism, and Buddhism. • Explain the origins of Judaism. • Describe Judaism’s theological foundations and spiritual practices. Week Six: Christianity and Islam • Explain the origins of Christianity. • Explain the origins of Islam. Week Seven: Monotheistic Religions • Compare and contrast the theological foundations and spiritual practices of Judaism, Christianity, and Islam. Week Eight: New Religious Movements & Religion in the 21st Century • Compare and contrast new religious movements with well established religions. • Estimate the impact of religious pluralism and the interfaith movement on the future of organized religion. Week Nine: Making Connections • Communicate with people of...
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...miracles of Jesus Christ; a man who set up a foundation of right and justice for others to follow. That being said, this paper will attempt to demonstrate the fundamental belief and theology of both of these incredible religions. As Prothero demonstrated in the book “the word Islam means submission or surrender who seek peace in this life and the next by surrendering themselves to the one true God. They do this first and foremost by prostrating themselves in prayers, (27).” Islam as many Muslims would describe it, is religion that promotes one to submit to the will of the God in order to seek an eternal peace and harmonies with the universe and humility. The ideological foundation and mission of Muslims is to be a servant of Allah (God in Arabic) and spread his moral laws to all mankind. Being Muslims means praying five times a day, fasting the month of Ramadan, giving charity and performing the pilgrimage to Makkah. These five pillars are the foundation and framework of what gives an identity to Muslim person. Prothero described in the book, “path to paradise is paved with both faith and works, those who believe and do righteous deeds for them awaits the great triumph, (32).” like the Christianity and Judaism religion, Islam divides in to two major denominations that are known as Sunni and Shia. Even thought both denominations share the same common fundamental Islam belief, they have different theology of who was to take the leadership after the death of prophet Mohammed. Shia argument...
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...Jesus and Mohammed Paper Jesus and Mohammed Jesus Christ and Mohammad are two prophets that have changed many individuals’ views on both Christian and also Islamic religion. Both religions originate from the Middle East. Christianity and Islam worshippers obey the Ten Commandments. It is also important for each worshipper of the two religions to love their neighbor as well as forgive one another. Although there are many similarities within the two religions there are also major differences that separate the two. Jesus as well as Mohammad’s death had a major impact on the path of Christianity as well as Islamic religion. Life of Jesus Christ Jesus was born in Bethlehem to a spiritual Jewess Mary and a carpenter named Joseph. It is taught that Jesus was conceived by a miracle of the Holy Spirit (Religion Facts 2010). The Gospels do not have any narratives on the early life of Jesus Christ. The book of Luke goes on to explain the life of Christ as age 12. During this time in his life Jesus was found discussing religion in the temple to a rabbi about the torah. The answers that he gave to the rabbi he left many astonished. This was a turning point in Christ life; he was discovered to be the Son of God. At the age of 30 Jesus began his ministry. One of his first acts was when he was baptized by John the Baptist. John the Baptist was known as a captivating and alluring person. He called many to repent and baptized those that responded to his calling...
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...believed God is dead, and he has based his theology around these three words. Why does he believe God is dead? Friedrich Nietzsche could have called his theology God does not exist and easily conveyed his message. Nietzsche purposefully chose these three words to send a message to the Christian faith. Since the beginning of time the existence of God has been questioned. Science has attempted to provide humanity with an explanation for human origin and has failed. Atheists argue that God does not exist and do not really offer any strong counter argument to the contrary. Muslims, Jews, and Christians each claim they serve the one supreme Creator of the universe. Who is right and who is wrong? If God is dead, why is religion alive and well? This paper will attempt to answer these questions by providing examples and counter examples. By taking a closer look at the life of Friedrich Nietzsche, his beliefs, morals and values, one will find that he does not possess any evidence that God is dead. Friedrich Nietzsche The life of Friedrich Nietzsche started out rather sadly. Nietzsche’s father, Karl Ludwig Nietzsche, developed a problem in the brain that caused him to die at the young age of 36. Karl was a Lutheran pastor who developed a medical condition called encephalomalacia. Friedrich Nietzsche was five years old when his father passed away. Shortly after, about six months later, his two-year-old brother also passed away. He watched two people that he loved dearly die at a very young...
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...| Course Design Guide College of Humanities HUM/130 Version 5 Religions of the World | Copyright © 2009, 2007, 2006 by University of Phoenix. All rights reserved. Course Description This course studies the major religions of the world. Topical areas include Buddhism, Christianity, Confucianism, Hinduism, Indigenous Cultures, Islam, Judaism, and Taoism. Students will be objectively studying the origins and major figures and comparing and contrasting each of the major religions. During this course each student will visit a religious site and interview a person of an unfamiliar faith. Policies Faculty and students/learners will be held responsible for understanding and adhering to all policies contained within the following two documents: University policies: You must be logged into the student website to view this document. Instructor policies: This document is posted in the Course Materials forum. University policies are subject to change. Be sure to read the policies at the beginning of each class. Policies may be slightly different depending on the modality in which you attend class. If you have recently changed modalities, read the policies governing your current class modality. Note: All assignments (not discussions) must be submitted along with a Certificate of Originality (COO). The COO is in the Course Materials and is an Attachment to the COO post in the Main section. Course Materials Fisher, M. P. (2005). Living religions (6th ed...
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...Jesus and Muhammad Judith Julian Axia College Jesus and Muhammad While many view Christianity and Islam as two totally different religions, their founders lived quite similar lives and each revolutionized their religions in a most profound way. The Prophets, Jesus, and Muhammad, led followers on a path of righteous living and even after death, they continue to influence people’s lives across the world. The following chronicles the birth, lives, ministries, deaths, and the impact each of these prophets have made on society, and religion in the world. Sometime near the first year of the Common Era, the angel Gabriel came to a woman named Mary and spoke to her, telling her she would conceive a son and his name would be Jesus. Jesus would come to known as the Messiah, the son of God. Jesus grew up in the small town of Nazareth with his mother and father, Joseph. His father was a carpenter and many times his family traveled to Jerusalem to sell crafts in the marketplace. It was on these trips that Jesus saw the struggles of the Jewish people; he saw the ways the poor people were treated, as well as, the extravagances of the Romans occupying Judea. After witnessing a prophet, John the Baptist telling stories of a new faith and the kingdom of God, he was baptized in the Jordan River. John had many followers and this angered the Roman leaders bringing about his death. This was the beginning of Jesus’ ministry. Jesus taught his people that they needed to give up their material...
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...|[pic] |Course Syllabus | | |College of Humanities | | |HUM/130 Version 6 | | |Religions of the World | Copyright © 2009, 2007, 2006 by University of Phoenix. All rights reserved. Course Description This course studies the major religions of the world. Topical areas include Buddhism, Christianity, Confucianism, Hinduism, Indigenous Cultures, Islam, Judaism, and Taoism. Students will be objectively studying the origins and major figures and comparing...
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...The Islam Religion Rel/134 The Islam Religion “There is no god but God, and Muhammad is the messenger of God” is the basic core belief in the Islamic religion. Islam means “submission (to God)” in Arabic. Islam is a monothetic religion whose followers are known as Muslims. This paper will be clearing common myths in the Islamic religion, explaining the sacred texts, and giving descriptions of common symbolism in Islamic text and religious practices. Also to be found in the paper is the historical foundation of the religion and some of the similarities and differences between Islam and Christianity. Islam traces its roots back to Abraham and his son Ishmael. In 570 AD, a descendant of Abraham named Mohammed was born. He began his life working as a shepherd for his uncle. In 610 AD, the Qur’an begins to be revealed to Mohammed by God. By 650 AD, the complete written text of the Qur’an is established. Only one hundred years after Muhammad’s death, Islam had spread around the Mediterranean. The Golden Age of Islam (750-1258 AD) saw new legal, philosophical, and religious developments. The major Hadith collections were compiled and the four modern Sunni Madh'habs, or schools of law were established. As the Caliphate, or Islamic Empire expanded, the Muslim culture became enriched by the scholars, poets, and scientists that they conquered. For example, many Muslim thinkers pursued humanistic, rational and scientific discourses in seeking knowledge, meaning and values...
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