700- to 1-050-words on the origin and basic tenants of Islam.

700- to 1-050-words on the origin and basic tenants of Islam.

Make sure the following is in your paper:

• The history of Judaism
• The Hebrew scriptures and their importance to the religion
• The major beliefs and concepts of Judaism
• Rituals and symbols

Describe a Jewish Holy Day: the history of its beginning and how it is observed today.

Describe the rituals and elements used in the celebration of that Holy Day.

Answer the following question:

• Do other religions have similar Holy Days and celebrations?  If so, how are they similar and/or different?

 

700- to 1-050-words on the origin and basic tenants of Islam.

Include the following in your paper:

• The Qur’an and its significance to the religion
• The Five Pillars
• The importance of Ramadan in Islam
• The Sunni, Shiite, and Sufi branches of Islam

350- to 700-words about the New Religious Movement and challenges facing traditional religions in contemporary society.

Include the following in your paper:

• Explain how new religions, cults, and sects fit within Western culture.
• Compare new religious movements with traditional religions.
• Identify contemporary challenges religions face today.

 

Format your paper according to appropriate course-level APA guidelines.