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Origin of World RELIGION Origin of World Religions Belief systems originate in certain localities within the context of culture and even geography. Origin of World Religions Quite unfortuna...

Origin of World RELIGION Origin of World Religions Belief systems originate in certain localities within the context of culture and even geography. Origin of World Religions Quite unfortunately, other religions also decline as in the case of Zoroastrianism that once flourished in South Asia but is now only confined to Iran, India, and Central Asia. Origin of World Religions Quite unfortunately, other religions also decline as in the case of Zoroastrianism that once flourished in South Asia but is now only confined to Iran, India, and Central Asia. Origin of World Religions  HISTORICAL BACKGROUND s h o ld t he v ie w t h a t r e l igio n is Sch o l a r a n d c a n b e f o u nd in a ll k n o w n univ e r sa l o c ie tie s ( Em b e r & E m b e r 19 9 7). contem p o r a r y s f u n d a m e n ta l o f b el ie f s y s t e m s Even t he m o s t a g r e a t er o r le s s e r de g r e e in can b e s e e n to (H o p f e 19 83 ). V a r io u s t he o r ie s all re l ig io n s u la t e d t o e x p l a in t h e or ig in o f have bee n fo r m religion.  HISTORICAL BACKGROUND r e his to r ic h u m a n s , s u c h a s t h e Ev en p C r o - M a g n o n s, h a v e Neanderthals and et of b e l ief s ys te m s in o n e w a y practic ed a s , in c lu d in g bu r y in g t h e ir de a d , or an ot he r h e w a ll s o f c a v e s, a n d ca r v in g paint ing o n t imag e s f ro m st o n e s.  HISTORICAL BACKGROUND o f h u m a n k ind fo r s o The existence s r es ul te d in th e f o r m a tio n o f long a tim e h a el ie f s y st em. It is c e r ta in th a t religio n an d b s m a y h a v e b e e n u nr ec or de d in man y r e lig ion the past.  HISTORICAL BACKGROUND o f h u m a n k ind fo r s o The existence as r es ul te d in th e f o r m a t io n o f long a tim e h b el ie f s y st em. It is c e r ta in t ha t religio n an d n s m a y h a v e b e e n u nr ec or d ed in man y r e lig io m a y h a v e g r a d u a l ly the past. Others died down.  IMPORTANT DATES ON THE ORIGIN OF WORLD RELIGIONS c. 2000 B. C. E. Time of Abraham, the patriarch of Israel c. 1200 B. C. E. Time of Moses, the Hebrew leader of the Exodus c. 1100 – 500 B.C.E. Hindus compiled their holy texts, the Vedas c. 563 – 83 B.C.E Time of the Buddha, founder of Buddhism c. 551 – 479 B.C.E Time of Confucius, founder of Confucianism c. 200 B.C.E. The Hindu book, Bhagavad Gita, was written c. 2 to 4 B.C.E – 32 ce Time of Jesus Christ, the Messiah and founder ofChristianity IMPORTANT DATES ON THE ORIGIN OF WORLD RELIGIONS c. 32 C.E. The Crucifixion and Resurrection of Jesus Christ The New Testament was written by the followers ofJesus c. 40 – 90 C.E. Christ c. 100 C.E. Beginnings of Shintoism (no known founder) c. 500-580 B.C.E Time of Lao Tze, founder of Daoism time of Muhammad, who recorded the Q’uran as thebasis of c. 570 – 632 C.E. Islam Patr ia rch Ab ra ha m played a major role in the establishment of the three monotheistic religions: namely, Judaism, Christianity, and Islam (Abrahamic Religions). Patr ia rch Ab ra ha m Jewish people regard Abraham as the ancestor of the Israelites, through his descendants Isaac and Jacob. 1. All worship one supreme being 2. Prophets and apostles play major roles 3. The role of divine revelation or intervention Indian Mosaic Its history began at least 6500 B.C.E. the Harappan civilization, the Aryan influence, the local dynasties, and the Muslim conquest all had their fair share in building the intricate Indian mosaic Indian Mosaic Four great religions originated in India – Hinduism, Buddhism, Jainism, and Sikhism – and a myriad of minor cults and local sects.  The Way of the Dao Chinese civilization is one of the world’s oldest, dating back almost 4,000 years ago  The Way of the Dao Even during the olden days, the Chinese had already endeavored to establish and attain good governance. Shinto Mythology Shintoism is a loosely organized local belief of Japan, somewhat an ardent religious form of Japanese patriotism  S h into My t h ology The term ‘Shinto’ was coined around the sixteenth century C.E. to distinguish native belief system from the imported religions of China and Korea, including Buddhism, Daoism, and Confucianism.