1. Place of Origin When Originated Founder (key figures) Holy Book Practices Major laws Basic Beliefs Christianity Israel c. 30 AD Jesus, Mary, Peter, Paul Bible and Ten Command-ments Prayer, Bible study, Communion Church Fathers and Councils Heaven or Hell Judaism Israel c. 1300 BC Abraham Torah Prayer and Sabbath Talmud, Midrash, Responsa Can have relationship with one god Hinduism Northern India 10000 BC Brahma, Vishnu, Shiva Vedas and Upanishads Yoga, meditation Moksha, Dharma, Artha, Variety of Religious Groups Buddhism North East India c. 520 BC Siddhartha Gautama Tripitaka Karma, Reincarnation, Nirvana, 8 Fold Path 5 Precepts Four Noble Truths Daoism China c. 140 AD Laozi Tao Te Ching “ The Way” Ch'i Family Worship Confucianism China c. 500 BC Confucius Analects Loyalty to family Filial Piety 5 family relationships Islam Saudi Arabia c. 622 AD Muhammad The Qur'an Five Pillars Hadith One god (Allah) and prophets Zoroast-rianism Avesta Mid 5 th Century Zoroaster Zend Avesta Good deeds and equality Devotion to Ahura Mazada Heaven or Hell