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    - Jerusalem has been one of the holiest places of worship for Jews, Muslims, and Christians for thousands of years since the biblical era. It has been fought over by many groups who wanted control or to destroy it, resulting in over 118 conflicts in its history. - For Jews, Jerusalem is their holy city where King Solomon built the Temple, and they have considered it sacred for over 3000 years. It was the site of important festivals and the direction faced during prayer. - For Muslims, Jerusalem is important as the place from which Muhammad ascended to heaven, and where they originally faced during prayer before facing Mecca. It is also connected to important prophets. - For Christians, Jerusalem holds significance as the

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    - Jerusalem has been one of the holiest places of worship for Jews, Muslims, and Christians for thousands of years since the biblical era. It has been fought over by many groups who wanted control or to destroy it, resulting in over 118 conflicts in its history. - For Jews, Jerusalem is their holy city where King Solomon built the Temple, and they have considered it sacred for over 3000 years. It was the site of important festivals and the direction faced during prayer. - For Muslims, Jerusalem is important as the place from which Muhammad ascended to heaven, and where they originally faced during prayer before facing Mecca. It is also connected to important prophets. - For Christians, Jerusalem holds significance as the

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    - Jerusalem has been one of the holiest places of worship for Jews, Muslims, and Christians for thousands of years since the biblical era. It has been fought over by many groups who wanted control or to destroy it, resulting in over 118 conflicts in its history. - For Jews, Jerusalem is their holy city where King Solomon built the Temple, and they have considered it sacred for over 3000 years. It was the site of important festivals and the direction faced during prayer. - For Muslims, Jerusalem is important as the place from which Muhammad ascended to heaven, and where they originally faced during prayer before facing Mecca. It is also connected to important prophets. - For Christians, Jerusalem holds significance as the

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    Religion

    By: Robert, Esther, Colleen, Hailey, and Azra.


    Jerusalem background video
    Background Info-- Jerusalem
    Capital of Israel, Middle Eastern city near the Dead Sea

    Likely founded in 3000 B.C. by people from Canaan

    Has been one of the holiest places of worship for Jews, Muslims, and Christians
    since the biblical era.

    Has experienced over 118 conflicts in the past 4000 years, because many
    groups wanted control over it or to destroy it.
    Who are Jews?
    - A person apart of the cultural community whose traditional religion is Judaism

    - They trace their origins through the ancient Hebrew people of Israel to
    Abraham.
    - -The Jewish people developed customs, culture, and an ethical system which
    identified them as Jews
    - In the Bible, Jews were called Hebrews or Children of Israel.
    What importance does Jerusalem have on Jews?
    - Jerusalem is a holy city for Jews and consider its soil and air to be holy and
    sacred
    - King Solomon made Jerusalem the capital of Judaism by building the Temple
    there in 10th Century BC.
    - It was made a holy city over three thousand years ago and those of Jewish
    faith have continued that belief throughout time.
    - Jews would go to celebrate the holiest festivals. It was the direction in which
    they would face when they pray.
    Who are Muslims?

    - A follower of Islam.

    - It is monotheistic.

    - Holy place is the Mosque.

    - Prophet is Muhammed.

    - Muslims make up 23% of the world.

    - Mecca (holiest city of Islam) (Kaba).

    - Anyone entering Mecca has to pay Pilgrimage.

    - There are five pillars of Islam.


    What is the importance of Jerusalem to Muslims?
    - Prophet Muhammad ascended to the heavens from
    Jerusalem.
    - Muslims faced Jerusalem in prayer instead of Mecca.

    - Connection to Moses, Abraham, Jesus, and other


    prophets.
    - Muhammad believed Islam was the similar to Judaism, and
    Christianity.
    - He said people should visit (Sacred Mosque in Mecca, the
    mosque in Medina, and Masjid al-Aqsa the furthest
    Mosque in Jerusalem.
    Who are Christians?
    Christians believe in one god, meaning the
    religion is monotheistic

    They believe in one prophet, Jesus Christ (who


    they believe to be the son of God)

    There are many different types of Christianity

    They have sacred scriptures: The New


    Testament, The Old Testament, and the
    Gospels

    Their place of worship is a church St. Peters Basilica, the center


    of the Roman Catholic Church
    The most practiced branch of Christianity is
    What is the importance of Jerusalem?
    - Jerusalem has many ties to Christianity from
    ancient times
    - The importance and significance can be seen
    in the New Testament and the Old Testament
    - It is believed to be the location of the Last
    Supper
    - They also believe that Christ was sentenced
    to crucifixion
    The Church of Holy Sepulchre - Many of the foundations for the religion are
    believed to all be in the same area, Jerusalem
    Three Religions video
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PIZ7m8bPgQo
    Citations
    "What Is the Importance of Mecca and Medina?" What Is the Importance of Mecca and Medina? - Quora. N.p., n.d. Web. 15 Dec. 2016.

    "Why Is Jerusalem Important to the Muslims?" Reference. N.p., n.d. Web. 15 Dec. 2016.

    "Who Are the Jews? |." The Holocaust History - A People's and Survivor History - Remember.org. N.p., n.d. Web. 15 Dec. 2016.

    "What Is the Significance of Jerusalem to Jews and Muslims?" What Is the Significance of Jerusalem to Jews and Muslims? N.p., n.d. Web. 15
    Dec. 2016.

    "Jerusalem." Www.goisrael.com. N.p., n.d. Web. 18 Dec. 2016.

    "Jerusalem Strife Echoes Ancient History." National Geographic. National Geographic Society, n.d. Web. 18 Dec. 2016.

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