Abrahamic religions

How it is used

Common in comparative religion, interfaith dialogue and public debate (the three Abrahamic faiths). Some lists also include smaller traditions such as the Baha'i Faith. Some scholars criticize the label for making the traditions look more alike than they are.

Example sentences

1. The course compares prayer and fasting in the three Abrahamic religions.

2. Some scholars argue that the label 'Abrahamic religions' hides real differences between the traditions.

Common collocations

• the three Abrahamic religions
• Abrahamic faiths
• Abrahamic traditions
• Abrahamic monotheism

Related terms

• JudaismThe religion, culture and way of life of the Jewish people, based on the covenant with God described in the Hebrew Bible and developed in the Talmud and later teaching.
• ChristianityA monotheistic religion based on the life and teaching of Jesus of Nazareth, whom Christians believe to be the Son of God; it began in the first century CE.
• IslamA monotheistic religion that began in seventh-century Arabia with the Prophet Muhammad; Muslims regard the Qur'an as God's word and follow practices such as the Five Pillars.
• monotheismBelief that there is only one God; Judaism, Christianity, Islam and Sikhism are usually described as monotheistic religions.
• covenantA solemn agreement or promise, especially the relationship between God and a people described in the Hebrew Bible, for example with Abraham or with Israel at Mount Sinai.

More terms: World Religions and Traditions

• Hinduism
• Buddhism
• Sunni
• Shia
• Catholicism
• Protestantism
• Eastern Orthodoxy
• Sikhism
• Daoism