Similarities and differences In the 3 major religions The 3 major religions of the western world - Judaism, Christianity, and Islam share similar as well as different characteristics and it is evident that the 3 are all inter-related. Judaism, the first real monotheistic religion started in Palestine during 13th Century BC among the ancient Israelites. This idea of believing in one god came about when Moses received the 10 commandments from heaven on mount Sinai. Tradition says the founder …showed first 75 words of 2858 total…

…showed last 75 words of 2858 total…prepare for the month of fasting (Maestro, p.46). Ramadan is the fast from sun up to sun set. It recognizes Muhammad beginning to receive revelations from God. The Dhu Al Hijja is when many Moslems make the journey to Mecca. Judaism was the religion that brought about Christianity and Islam. The three major religions of the western world-Judaism, Christianity, and Islam, share similar as well as different characteristics in religious rituals, beliefs, origin and organization.