Today's religious beliefs, governmental structures, laws and traditions of social

behavior find their roots in the development of two main belief systems - Judaism and

Islam. Although other religious movements have developed throughout the years, these

two belief systems have had the most impact on civilizations of the West. To better

understand this impact, it is important to trace the development of Judaism and Islam, and

review the relationships between them. While each belief system is unique, there are many

similarities due to their common beginnings.

The philosophies and traditions of Judaism and Islam most prominently begin with

the founder of the Hebrews known as Abraham ca 1800 BCE Historically, these

teachings were also subscribed by nomadic tribes, which settled in present day Palestine,

near Mt. Sinai. The people of these tribes did not label themselves as Hebrews, and

referred to God as the god of Abraham.

This came about as God promised Abraham a son, and in the course of the events

doubting that is old wife could give him a son, he had Ishmael with his maid, Hagar, and

then later God's prophecy would be fulfilled with

because of this development, a centralized governing agent who organized the religion did

a discriminating god, which benefits and empowers only men.

of Abraham occurred, due to the persuasions of Mohammed. He disagreed with the

become a better persona, which is the aim of any religion.

were chosen by God to carry forward Abraham's holy lineage. Isaac was the forefather of

teachings of the Holy Scriptures and the Qur'an, which reinforce the subordination of

figures are different, it is noticeable that organization is the most important factor in the

Tanakh and the Gospels in the Qur'an: "Praise be to God, the Lord of the universe, the

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