The History of Religion

Creation of Christianity

200

Christianity began as a Jewish Sect. Jesus was believed to be the Messiah prophesized in the Hebrew Bible. It originated from the Mediterranean Coast of the Middle East.

Moses Leading His People Out of Egypt

200

Moses lead the Israelites from Egypt because the Pharaoh finally decided, after many plagues said to be sent from God made his people fall ill, that he should allow them to leave as they wished. However, when Moses got to the Red Sea, The Pharaoh changed his mind, and was in pursuit of them with his army. The Israelites grew worried that they had been set up, but Moses told them not to worry, and that God's power would lead them to safety. He then raised his hand to the Red Sea, and God's power

Founding of Islam

300

Muhammad was the major prophet in Islamic faith. He was born about 500 years after Jesus' death. Jesus had also been a prophet for Islam, although this was before Islam had been considered a religion. Islam began when Muhammad began preaching three years after his fist vision.

Life of Muhammad

570

Muhammad was considered to be a messenger and prophet of God in the Muslim religion. Muhammad at one point meditated in a cave, and during the month of Ramadan, he had his first reflection from God. Three years later he started preaching these revelations publicly. He had few followers, and they were often treated poorly by Meccan tribes.

The Crusades

Nov 12, 1095

The Crusades were a series of Holy Wars from the Christian states from Europe against the Saracens. It started in 1095 when Pope Claremont preached The First Crusade at the council of Claremont. His preachings led to many people becoming part of this movement. The first 4 crusades were called the Principle crusades. The second four were called the minor crusades.

Creation of the State of Isael

Nov 12, 1917

Following the defeat of the Ottoman Empire, the British took control of Palestine. In 1917 the British government sent out the Balfour Declaration., stating that Palestine should be the state for the Jewish. In 1922 the League of Nations gave Britain power over Palestine, which meant that it could be officially named as the homeland and establishment of Jews.