THE SIMILARITIES AND DIFFERENCES BETWEEN ABRAHAMIC RELIGIONS
Abstract
Our research has surveyed the philological origins of the word ‘science’ and ‘religion’. Furthermore, it has re-examined the definitions of ‘The Science of Religion’ and ‘The Science of Comparative Religion’. Building on this foundation, the author compared the major similarities and differences between the Jewish, Christian and Islamic Religions, especially via the lens of Monotheism, exploring the Jewish Shema, Christian Niceno-Constantinopolitan Creed, and Islam’s Tawheed. This new research aims to contribute to a better understanding of our three major monotheistic religions.
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Primary Language
English
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Journal Section
Research Article
Authors
Scott Vitkovic
Iran
Publication Date
August 31, 2018
Submission Date
June 3, 2018
Acceptance Date
August 5, 2018
Published in Issue
Year 2018 Volume: 4 Number: 11