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Christianity (/ k r ɪ s tʃ i ˈ æ n ɪ t i / or / k r ɪ s t i ˈ æ n ɪ t i /) is an Abrahamic monotheistic religion based on the life and teachings of Jesus Christ.It is the world's largest and most widespread religion with roughly 2.4 billion followers, comprising around 31.2% of the world population.
Apr 27, 2024 · The term Abrahamic religions (and its variations) is a collective religious descriptor for elements shared by Judaism, Christianity, and Islam. [9] It features prominently in interfaith dialogue and political discourse, but also has entered Academic discourse. [10] [11] However, the term has also been criticized to be uncritically adapted. [10]
When Abrahamic religions penetrated China, they appropriated some of the traditional titles, or created new compound titles, to express their theology. General uses [ edit ] Outside of direct translations in religious books, the following are often-encountered translations of the Abrahamic God in general usage.
Abrahamic world. A map showing in purple the percentage of people that follow Abrahamic religions in different parts of the world. (Followers of Eastern religions are shown in yellow.) The term Abrahamic world refers to the parts of the world where most people follow Abrahamic religions. [1] It began in the Middle East, within which Jerusalem ...
The Chair of the Study of the Abrahamic Religions was created at the University of Oxford in 2008. [1] The holder of the position is a member of the Faculty of Theology and Religion at the university and a Fellow of Lady Margaret Hall, Oxford. The role of the professor is to " [strengthen] Oxford's research and teaching in the Study of Religion ...
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Religion in pre-Islamic Arabia included indigenous Arabian polytheism, ancient Semitic religions, Christianity, Judaism, Mandaeism, and Zoroastrianism . Arabian polytheism, the dominant form of religion in pre-Islamic Arabia, was based on veneration of deities and spirits. Worship was directed to various gods and goddesses, including Hubal and ...
