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Set of monotheistic religions
The Abrahamic religions are a set of monotheistic religions that respect or admire the religious figure Abraham as a patriarch and/or as a prophet, namely
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belief in the Abrahamic God. Likewise, the Abrahamic religions share similar features distinguishing them from other categories of religions: all of their
God_in_Abrahamic_religions
influence. Abrahamic religions originate in the Middle East, Indian religions in the Indian subcontinent (South Asia) and East Asian religions in East Asia
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Jahiliyya, Late Antiquity, and the Qur'an. Oxford studies in the abrahamic religions. Oxford: Oxford university press. pp. 247–256. ISBN 978-0-19-874849-6
Religion in pre-Islamic Arabia
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comparative table of prophets and messengers recognized across the Abrahamic religions and several related traditions. Prophetic categories by tradition
Table of prophets of Abrahamic religions
Table_of_prophets_of_Abrahamic_religions
Systematic comparison of the world's religions
religion, a common geographical classification of the main world religions distinguishes groups such as Middle Eastern religions (including Abrahamic
Comparative_religion
Belief that there is only one God
worship of only one deity. Monotheism characterizes the traditions of Abrahamic religions such as Judaism, Christianity, Islam, and the early derivatives of
Monotheism
to the Abrahamic religions as an orientation system that helps to interpret reality and define human beings, and thus believes that religion, as a concept
List of religions and spiritual traditions
List_of_religions_and_spiritual_traditions
Supreme, final, and fundamental power in all reality
some interpretations believed it had the power to bless or illuminate. Abrahamic conceptions of ultimate reality show significant diversity, in which some
Ultimate_reality
Religion-based regional classification
The term Abrahamic world refers to the parts of the world where most people follow Abrahamic religions. It began in the Middle East, within which Jerusalem
Abrahamic_world
typically distinguished from both Western religions and Eastern religions. The term includes Abrahamic religions, which have been predominant in the region
Middle_Eastern_religions
Jewish cultural and religious symbol
recognized as representing both Jewish identity and the Jewish people's ethnic religion, Judaism. Its shape is that of a hexagram: the compound of two equilateral
Star_of_David
Prophet in Abrahamic religions
In Abrahamic religions, Moses was the Hebrew prophet who led the Israelites out of slavery in the Exodus from Egypt. He is considered the most important
Moses
Diverse traditional beliefs and practices of African people
polytheistic African religions rather early. West African religions seek to come to terms with reality, and, unlike Abrahamic religions, are not idealisations
African_traditional_religions
Lifestyle of frugality and abstinence
nuns, and fakirs in Abrahamic religions, and bhikkhus, munis, sannyasis/vairagis, siddhas, goswamis, and yogis in Indian religions. In the Baháʼí Faith
Asceticism
and Sikhism, which are collectively known as native Indian religions or Dharmic religions and represent approx. 83% of the total population of India.
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Professorship at the University of Oxford
Abrahamic Religions was created at the University of Oxford in 2008. The holder of the position is a member of the Faculty of Theology and Religion at
Professor of the Study of the Abrahamic Religions
Professor_of_the_Study_of_the_Abrahamic_Religions
Worship of an idol as though it were a god
In Abrahamic religions (namely Judaism, Christianity, and Islam) idolatry connotes the worship of something or someone other than the Abrahamic God as
Idolatry
reported it present or not uncommon." In cultures influenced by Abrahamic religions, the law and the church established sodomy as a transgression against
History_of_human_sexuality
Religious concept with varied meanings
Spirit, otherwise known as the Holy Ghost, is a concept within the Abrahamic religions. In Judaism, the Holy Spirit is understood as the divine quality
Holy_Spirit
(See Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity at the United Nations). Abrahamic religions (namely Judaism, Samaritanism, Christianity, the Baháʼí Faith, and
Religion_and_LGBTQ_people
Religious belief about the end of the world
eschatological speculations of Judaism, Christianity, and Islam (the Abrahamic religions). Religious apocalypticism often involves themes such as God's judgment
Apocalypticism
Transgression against divine law
selfish, shameful, harmful, or alienating might be termed "sinful". In Abrahamic religions, sin carries a stronger theological dimension. Christianity treats
Sin
religions also provided cohesion through a unified doctrine and practice shared by the nationwide community. The officially recognized new religions number
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faiths (0.60%) Other religions (0.80%) Religion in Ethiopia consists of a number of faiths. Among these mainly Abrahamic religions, the most numerous is
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Social-cultural system
in general. Abrahamic religions are monotheistic religions which believe they descend from Abraham. Judaism is the oldest Abrahamic religion, originating
Religion
Derogatory term for foreign deities in Abrahamic religions
in Abrahamic religions (namely Judaism, Samaritanism, Christianity, Islam, and the Baháʼí Faith) to indicate cult images or deities of non-Abrahamic Pagan
False_god
Entity that created the universe
is the only god and the same God worshipped by members of other Abrahamic religions such as Christianity and Judaism. In the Baháʼí Faith God is the
Creator_deity
Concept in religion, ethics, and philosophy
these things? In religion, ethics, and philosophy, "good and evil" is a very common dichotomy. In cultures with Manichaean and Abrahamic religious influence
Good
Only or paramount deity of a religion
Supreme god, the god exclusively worshipped by henotheists God in Abrahamic religions God in Judaism God in Christianity The Trinity in most Christian
Supreme_deity
Postulated continued existence after death
denominations within the Abrahamic religions do not believe that individuals reincarnate, particular groups within these religions do refer to reincarnation;
Afterlife
practice of Abrahamic religions. Abrahamic religions are widespread throughout Africa. They have both spread and replaced indigenous African religions, but are
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Religions that originated within Western culture
theologically distinct from Eastern, African, and Iranian religions. The term Abrahamic religions (Judaism, Christianity, and Islam) is often used instead
Western_religions
Human emotion
morally definite and ordered toward creation depend on the religion. For example, religions based in pantheism and theism will differ on what is moral
Lust
Belief that angels are ordered according to rank
In the angelology of different religions, a hierarchy of angels is a ranking system of angels. The higher ranking angels have greater power and authority
Hierarchy_of_angels
Belief in the advent of a messiah
acts as the savior of a group of people. Some religions also have messianism-related concepts. Religions with a messiah concept include Christianity (Jesus)
Messianism
Study of the nature of deities and religious beliefs
Anthropology of religion Comparative religion History of religions Philosophy of religion Psychology of religion Sociology of religion Sometimes, theology
Theology
Personification of the "destructive spirit" in Zoroastrianism
comparative religion argue that Zoroastrian philosophy influenced the development of several spiritual concepts within the Abrahamic religions, particularly
Ahriman
Human-made object that is venerated for the deity, person, or spirit that it represents
was related in Virgil's Aeneid and other works.) Some members of Abrahamic religions identify cult images as idols and their worship or veneration as
Cult_image
Class of religious beliefs
the worshipper wants to pray to. Animism also has influences in Abrahamic religions. The Old Testament and the Wisdom literature preach the omnipresence
Animism
Namesake of the Abrahamic religions
a foundational legendary figure among adherents of the eponymous Abrahamic religions. In Judaism, he is the ethnic ancestor and first Hebrew patriarch
Abraham
Dedicated or set apart for the service or worship of a deity
in several religions, especially religions which have eco-friendly belief as core of their religion. For example, the Indian-origin religions (Buddhism
Sacredness
Divine location in various religions
influenced other religious and philosophical systems, including the Abrahamic religions, Gnosticism, Northern Buddhism, and Greek philosophy. As in other
Heaven
Worship of or belief in multiple deities
as well. Abrahamic monotheistic religions, which dominate the western world, typically do not approve of practicing parts of multiple religions, but folk
Polytheism
Circumcision for religious purposes
Coptic Christianity". Worldmark Encyclopedia of Religious Practices: Religions and denominations. Thomson Gale. ISBN 978-0-7876-6612-5. Bakos, Gergely
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Conceptions of the end of the present age
concepts of renewal or transformation after significant events. The Abrahamic religions maintain a linear cosmology, with end-time scenarios containing themes
Eschatology
Ethic concept of temperance related to sexuality
Chastity is highly prized in the Baháʼí Faith. Similar to other Abrahamic religions, Baháʼí teachings call for the restriction of sexual activity to
Chastity
based on archaeological evidence. Barhail is one of the two major Pre-Abrahamic gods. He keeps the sun on his right hand and the moon on his left hand
Pre-Abrahamic religions of Azerbaijan
Pre-Abrahamic_religions_of_Azerbaijan
Characters in some Abrahamic religions
any sisters of Cain nor Abel, the sisters appear in other texts of Abrahamic religions, explaining where Cain acquired a wife (mentioned in Genesis 4:17)
Twin_sisters_of_Cain_and_Abel
Polytheistic religious groups
pantheists. More specifically, it denoted anyone who did not adhere to an Abrahamic religion in the Roman Empire. Individuals fell into the pagan class either
Paganism
variety of religious traditions with them including African traditional religions and Islam. During the early eighteenth century, Anglican missionaries
Slavery_and_religion
Historical figure in the Abrahamic religions
Asia and Northeast Africa, as well as in other regions where the Abrahamic religions have had a significant impact. Modern historians and archaeologists
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American religions, Baltic and Slavic religions, Confucianism, and the religions of Africa and Oceania. Eliade, Mircea ed. Encyclopedia of Religion (16 vol
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polytheistic religions, gods often have genders which would enable them to sexually interact with each other, and even with humans. Abrahamic religions worship
Gender_of_God
Criticism against religions
for religion. The 18th-century American Enlightenment political philosopher and religious skeptic Thomas Paine criticized the Abrahamic religions. In
Criticism_of_religion
Study of demons or beliefs about demons
combination of beliefs from the two religions. However, the demons in hell are viewed differently than Abrahamic faiths, who, instead of being pure evil
Demonology
Topics referred to by the same term
Semitic religions most commonly refers to religions that were founded in Western Asia, such as pre-Abrahamic polytheisms and the Abrahamic religions like
Semitic_religions
Anal or oral sex with people, any sex with an animal, non-procreative sex
In 11 of them, homosexuality is punished with the death penalty. Abrahamic religions (namely Judaism, Samaritanism, Christianity, the Baháʼí Faith, and
Sodomy
Adam and Eve's loss of innocence in the Abrahamic religions
of humanity constitute a mythological tradition shared by all the Abrahamic religions, with a presentation more or less symbolic of Judeo-Christian morals
Fall_of_man
Roman religion, Slavic paganism, Finnish paganism, Celtic polytheism and Germanic paganism. Modern revival movements of these religions, and religions influenced
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Feminine or female deity
some women turned to ancient goddess religions as an alternative to Abrahamic religions (Womanspirit Rising 1979; Weaving the Visions 1989). Today both women
Goddess
for the dead. Unlike the Abrahamic traditions in which living beings are created by God out of nothing, in Chinese religions all living beings descend
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comparative religion, the East Asian religions, form a subset of the Eastern religions which originated in East Asia. This group includes Chinese religion overall
East_Asian_religions
Iranian religion founded by Zoroaster
worthy of worship"), who share some similarities with the angels in Abrahamic religions. These yazatas include Anahita, Sraosha, Mithra, Rashnu, and Tishtrya
Zoroastrianism
Continent
Islam, and followers of Abrahamic religions ('People of the Book') were protected, though followers of Berber traditional religion were violently oppressed
Africa
2023-09-20. Levin, Yigal (October 2020). "The Religion of Idumea and Its Relationship to Early Judaism". Religions. 11 (10). From Southern Judah to Idumea to
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Abrahamic term for Israel and Palestine
areas of the Southern Levant that hold great significance in the Abrahamic religions, primarily because of their association with people and events featured
Holy_Land
Last person through whom God speaks
prophet, is a term used in religious contexts, especially in the Abrahamic religions, to refer to the last person through whom God speaks, after which
Last_prophet
State of humans wearing no clothing
state and as essentially positive. The second is based upon the Abrahamic religions—Judaism, Christianity, and Islam—which view being naked as shameful
Nudity
of which are independent of the Abrahamic religions. In addition to the worship of Satan or the Devil in the Abrahamic sense, religious traditions based
Theistic_Satanism
Adoption of religious beliefs
denomination. The religions of the world are divided into two groups: those that actively seek new followers (missionary religions) and those that do
Religious_conversion
Traditional religions such as the Akan Traditional Religion and Dagbon Traditional Religion are indigenous. Islam was the first Abrahamic religion to be introduced
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Mythological symbol
to communication between the inhabitants of Iran and believers in Abrahamic religions, and beyond that the conversion of matriarchy into patriarchy as
Serpent_symbolism
recognized in all three Abrahamic religions. Judaism and Islam are known as "Abrahamic religions". The first Abrahamic religion was Judaism as practiced
Islamic–Jewish_relations
Religious views on pornography are based on the broader views of religions on topics such as modesty, dignity, and sexuality. Different religious groups
Religious views on pornography
Religious_views_on_pornography
State established in Medina in 622
referred to as "People of the Book") as natural allies, part of the Abrahamic religions, sharing the core principles of his teachings, and anticipated their
First_Islamic_state
Supernatural being in religions and mythologies
transcendent) and humanity (the profane) in various traditions like the Abrahamic religions. Other roles include protectors and guides for humans, such as guardian
Angel
Practices believed to use supernatural powers
have a long history, and magic was a part of the ancient cultures and religions of the region. In ancient Mesopotamia (Sumeria, Assyria, Babylonia), a
Witchcraft
Myths related to longevity
Longevity myths are traditions about long-lived people (generally supercentenarians), either as individuals or groups of people, and practices that have
Longevity_myths
minorities adhering to Islam, Dharmic religions (Buddhism, Hinduism, and Sikhism), and indigenous Philippine folk religions like Anitism are also present. The
Religion_in_the_Philippines
Techniques to train attention and awareness
retreat. Some meditators find practice best in the hours before dawn. Some religions have traditions of using prayer beads as tools in devotional meditation
Meditation
Worshipping a god, accepting others may exist
orientalist, brought the term into wider usage in his scholarship on the Indian religions, particularly Hinduism, whose scriptures mention and praise numerous deities
Henotheism
Belief in a god based on rational thought
for his writings in defense of Deism, alongside the criticism of Abrahamic religions. In The Age of Reason (1793–1794) and other writings, he advocated
Deism
Creation spirit in some schools of philosophy
Scholem, Gershom (1974). "Jaldabaoth Reconsidered". Mélanges d'histoire des religions offerts à Henri-Charles Puech. Paris: Collège de France/Presses Universitaires
Demiurge
Christian conception of God
(the belief in one God) and had an ideal relationship with God. The Abrahamic religions believe that God continuously interacted with the descendants of
God_in_Christianity
Fruit in the Garden of Eden
In Abrahamic religions, forbidden fruit is a name given to the fruit growing in the Garden of Eden that God commands mankind not to eat. In the Biblical
Forbidden_fruit
writings of the Universal House of Justice The scripture of previous world religions The contents of Christian Bibles differ by denomination. The Canon of
List_of_religious_texts
Category in the study of religion
"big five" religions: Buddhism, Christianity, Hinduism, Islam, and Judaism. These are often juxtaposed against categories such as folk religions, Indigenous
World_religions
Doubt about God's existence
Monotheism holds that there is exactly one god, a view central to the Abrahamic religions. Polytheism asserts that there are many gods, as in the ancient Egyptian
Agnosticism
Chest containing the Ten Commandments
The Ark of the Covenant, also known as the Ark of the Testimony or the Ark of God, was a religious storage chest and relic held to be the most sacred object
Ark_of_the_Covenant
Word meaning 'non-Jew'
multiple others and the birth of the gentile. Oxford studies in the Abrahamic religions. Oxford: Oxford University Press. ISBN 978-0-19-886646-6. Kedem (4
Goy
Continuous progression from past to future
Judaeo-Christian religions – Judaism, Christianity, Islam – history is taken seriously, and linear time is accepted. Betz, Hans Dieter, ed. (2008). Religion Past
Time
divisions in comparative religion, along with Indian religions (Dharmic) and East Asian religions (Taoic). The three major Abrahamic faiths (in chronological
List_of_religious_sites
Behavior linked to spiritual pursuits
mania, Eastern Orthodoxy, Western Christianity, Sufism along with Indian religions all bear witness to the phenomenon of divine madness. It is not the ordinary
Divine_madness
Philosophical and spiritual question
millions of followers: Chondogyo, Tenrikyo, Cao Đài, and Seicho-No-Ie. New religions typically have unique explanations for the meaning of life. For example
Meaning_of_life
First man and woman in Abrahamic creation myth
Adam and Eve, according to the creation myth of the Abrahamic religions, were the first man and woman. They are central to the belief that humanity is
Adam_and_Eve
and other religions and creeds which constitute an inseparable part of the historical heritage of Russia's peoples", including ethnic religions or paganism
Religion_in_Russia
Social gesture of lowering the torso and head
gesture is used as a greeting with the word "Ayubowan" In many Eastern religions bowing is used as a sign of respect in worship and has its origins in
Bowing
Marriage between spouses professing different religions
parties' religions; some prohibit interfaith marriage, and among others there are varying degrees of permissibility. Several major religions are silent
Interfaith_marriage
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Biblical
father of a great multitude
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Arabic, Australian, Biblical
Abraham's Brother; Noise; Tumult
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Hebrew
Father of many.
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Biblical American Hebrew
Father of a great multitude.
Male
Dutch
, father of a multitude.
Male
English
(×ַבְרָהָ×) Hebrew name ABRAHAM means "father of a multitude." In the bible, this is the name of the founding patriarch of the Israelites. Also spelled Avraham.
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Muslim
Abraham, Earth, Abraham, Earth a prophets name
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Muslim
(Son of abraham)
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Italian
Feminine of Abraham.
Male
English
Exalted Father
Female
Dutch
, father of a multitude.
Female
Hebrew
(×ַבְרָהָמִית) Feminine form of Hebrew Abraham, ABRAHAMIT means "father of a multitude." Also spelled Avrahamit.
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Indian
Abraham, Earth, Abraham, Earth a prophets name
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Italian
Feminine of Abraham.
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Afghan, American, Arabic, British, Christian, Danish, Dutch, English, French, German, Hawaiian, Hebrew, Hindu, Indian, Netherlands, Polish, Portuguese, Shakespearean, Swedish
Faultless; Father of a Multitude and Many Nations
Male
Esperanto
Esperanto form of Latin Abrahamus, ABRAHAMO means "father of a multitude."Â
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Indian
Abraham, Earth, Abraham, Earth a prophets name
Surname or Lastname
English, Dutch, and Jewish (Ashkenazic)
English, Dutch, and Jewish (Ashkenazic) : patronymic from the personal name Abraham.
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Muslim
Abraham, Earth, Abraham, Earth a prophets name
Female
Hebrew
(×ַבְרָהָמִית) Feminine form of Hebrew Avraham, AVRAHAMIT means "father of a multitude." Also spelled Abrahamit.
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Tamil
Friend
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Hindu, Indian, Tamil, Telugu
Hanuman; Similar to Sanjay
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Sikh
As in mata khivi submitted by Harpreet narotra
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Hindu
Little black one
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Tamil
Nature
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Indian
Girl/Female
German
From the Old German name, meaning strong spear.
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Hindu
Lord Murugan
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American, British, English
Good Elf
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Tamil
Goddess Durga
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a.
Pertaining to Abraham, the patriarch; as, the Abrachamic covenant.
n.
A wife of inferior condition; a lawful wife, but not united to the man by the usual ceremonies, and of inferior condition. Such were Hagar and Keturah, the concubines of Abraham; and such concubines were allowed by the Roman laws. Their children were not heirs of their father.
n.
Alt. of Abram-man
n.
A descendant of Ishmael (the son of Abraham and Hagar), of whom it was said, "His hand will be against every man, and every man's hand against him."
n.
A system of theology embracing all religions; a complete system of theology.
n.
The race that proceeds from a progenitor; offspring to the furthest generation; the aggregate number of persons who are descended from an ancestor of a generation; descendants; -- contrasted with ancestry; as, the posterity of Abraham.
a.
Of or relating to one of the ancient Greek musical modes or keys. Its character was adapted both to religions occasions and to war.
n.
The outward act or form by which men indicate their recognition of the existence of a god or of gods having power over their destiny, to whom obedience, service, and honor are due; the feeling or expression of human love, fear, or awe of some superhuman and overruling power, whether by profession of belief, by observance of rites and ceremonies, or by the conduct of life; a system of faith and worship; a manifestation of piety; as, ethical religions; monotheistic religions; natural religion; revealed religion; the religion of the Jews; the religion of idol worshipers.
a.
Of or pertaining to St. Dominic (Dominic de Guzman), or to the religions communities named from him.
a.
Alt. of ical
n.
An appellative of Abraham or of one of his descendants, esp. in the line of Jacob; an Israelite; a Jew.
a.
Pertaining to the earth; earthy; as, chthonic religions.
v. t.
Those who descend from one common progenitor; a tribe, clan, or race; kindred; house; as, the human family; the family of Abraham; the father of a family.
a.
Relating to the patriarch Abraham.
n.
One who instructs by question and answer, especially in religions matters.
n.
One of the popular religions of China, sanctioned by the state.
n.
Progeny; offspring; children; descendants; as, the seed of Abraham; the seed of David.