Assignment task: Judaism, Christianity, and Islam
Reflect on the characteristics and values of Judaism, Christianity and Islam, and consider the influence of Christian and Jewish thought on Islam, as well as Islam's departures from these influences.
Respond in writing to the following questions after reading Chapter 4 Revelation: The Flowering of World Religions in your text.
1. What influences did Judaism have on Islam? How do the two religions differ?
2. What influences did Christianity have on Islam? How do the two religions differ?