Similarities Between The Three Monotheistic Religions

Comparison between the Three Monotheistic Religions;
Islam, Judaism, and Christianity
The medieval period in the European history is dated to have taken place between the fifth and the fifteenth century. This period can be referred as the middle or the dark ages. Scholars during the medieval era believed that it came immediately after the fall of the Roman Empire and took place before the renaissance. It is a significant epoch in the history of religions because the three major religions that is; Christianity, Islam, and Judaism united came together. This discussion briefly looks at the state of the three religions during the medieval era, their similarities and also how they differed from each other.
Judaism is a monotheistic religion that

Hellenistic age rose following the conquest of the famous Alexander the Great and progressed with all the people who came into power after him. The events that followed were marked by giving the Greek language some supremacy, and this led to the emergence of other languages such as; Hebrew, Babylonian, Latin, and Aramaic. The three religions acknowledged the Hellenistic philosophy which acted as a base foundation of the theories of this religions during the medieval era. They were influenced by the Hellenistic astrology, magic, and theology which appeared more pleasing. The medieval period marked an epic moment for the three religions and this geared them to the acceptance and incorporation of the cults associated with Hellenism in their faiths. They also approved the Hellenistic architecture and art which assisted them in designing their buildings of worship. The Jews and the Christians found the matter about having saints and holy persons appealing and later Christians adopted this issue in their religion by having fathers in their churches. It is true to say that the three religions were affected by the Hellenistic culture but among the three, Christianity was the most influenced during the medieval

Relations with such people become problematic, and this geared rivals between the three since they differed in some matters, for instance, the issue of attaining salvation was entirely different. The Christians believed that it is achieved through faith, the Muslims thought that it was through good deeds that one could become saved and the Jews had a different view that one can only reach salvation through good deeds, God’s grace, and prayer. They, however, held the same argument that they could never acknowledge each other because of the differences in the following issues; view of God, faith, the rule of conduct and the outlook about the human beings and the world. Therefore the medieval era was full of rivals between the three