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The Middle East As Net Exporter of Religion

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Investigate the religious ideas of the ancient people of the Middle East, some of which became core elements of four major religions: Zoroastrianism, Judaism, Christianity, and Islam.

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A Muslim Mosque Converted Into a Church

Like many holy places, the site of the Mezquita (from Arabic masjid, “mosque”) of Córdoba, Spain, has been re-used by a new faith as the dominant local religion changed.   [IMAGE GALLERY]

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