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Prophethood in Abrahamic religions

I can describe the nature and significance of prophethood in Abrahamic faiths.

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Prophethood in Abrahamic religions

I can describe the nature and significance of prophethood in Abrahamic faiths.

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Key learning points

  1. The God of Abraham is the one referred to in Judaism, Christianity and Islam (Allah).
  2. The three Abrahamic religions have a shared tradition of prophets.
  3. Prophets are people chosen by God to lead and share wisdom.
  4. There is some variation in prophets' names in Islam but the person is the same.
  5. Prophets are important to believers because of their example and impact.

Keywords

  • Abrahamic - a group of monotheistic religions (Judaism, Christianity and Islam)

  • Prophet(s) - a person regarded as an inspired leader who shares the will of God

  • Nature - the basic qualities of something

Common misconception

Prophets are people who can tell the future.

Prophets are regarded as inspired leaders who communicate the will of God. Very few prophets are believed to foretell the future.


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6 Questions

Q1.
Which quality is seen as a positive attribute for a religious believer?
arrogance
selfishness
Correct answer: dedication
greed
ignorance
Q2.
Which of these religious figures is responsible for the Abrahamic covenant?
Ismail
Isaac
Correct answer: Abraham
Sarah
Q3.
Which of the following are Abrahamic religions?
Buddhism
Correct answer: Judaism
Correct answer: Christianity
Correct answer: Islam
humanism
Q4.
What religious practice did Abraham object to?
Correct answer: idol worship
sacrifices
prayer
pilgrimage
singing hymns
Q5.
Which of the below was Abraham promised as part of his covenant with God?
power
riches
Correct answer: descendants
fame
magic
Q6.
Which of these words best describes Abraham's views about God?
polytheistic
agnostic
atheist
Correct answer: monotheistic
naturalistic

6 Questions

Q1.
By which alternate name is God known in one of the Abrahamic religions?
Jesus
Muhammad
Correct answer: Allah
Abraham
Isaac
Q2.
The Abrahamic faiths have a shared tradition of ...
places of worship.
Correct answer: prophethood.
celebrating Christmas.
worshipping idols.
religious art.
Q3.
Why did God call some people to be prophets?
Correct answer: because of their outstanding moral character
because they were wealthy and influential
because they prayed and asked to be prophets
because angels recommended them
because the people of their time voted for them
Q4.
By what name is Moses known as in Islam?
Correct Answer: Musa, Mussa
Q5.
Which of these is not a reason why prophets are significant in the Abrahamic religions?
they provide an example of how to live according to God's wishes
they helped humans know God's message
their stories help to teach morals
they had personal qualities believers should try to display in their own lives
Correct answer: they can help believers bypass judgement day
Q6.
Which term means that there are some differences in how prophets are known and understood between Abrahamic religions?
diversity
divulgence
digestion
Correct answer: divergence
division