Interfaith Western Religions Summary

Author(s): Pravin K Shah
Publisher: JAINA Education Committee

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Founder
Abraham is the father of the Hebrew people (Jews) and God established His covenant with Moses who emancipated the enslaved Jewish tribes from Egypt.
Christianity is based on the teachings of Jesus of Nazareth (Jesus Christ), believed to be the Son of God. He died in Jerusalem in 33 AD.
Islam began / restored by Prophet Mohammed (570 - 632 AD) who was God's final prophet – the “seal” of the prophets. Baha'i Faith began in 1844 in Shiraz, Persia (now Iran) and was founded by Mirza Husayn Ali Nuri (18171892) known as Bahäulläh, the “Glory of God.”