The three major Abrahamic religions, which trace their spiritual lineage to the patriarch Abraham, are:
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Judaism - Often considered the first Abrahamic religion, it emerged around the 2nd millennium BCE. Judaism is based on the covenant between God and the Israelites, as described in the Hebrew Bible.
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Christianity - This religion emerged in the 1st century CE, evolving from Judaism with the life and teachings of Jesus of Nazareth, who is regarded as the Messiah (Christ) by Christians.
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Islam - The most recent of the major Abrahamic religions, Islam was founded in the 7th century CE by the Prophet Muhammad in the Arabian Peninsula. Muslims regard Muhammad as the last prophet in a line that includes figures from Judaism and Christianity.
To summarize:
- 1st: Judaism
- 2nd: Christianity
- Most Recent: Islam