Module Overview
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.
Essay
- Origins
- Monotheism
- Prophecy
- Scripture (Holy Book)
- Resurrection, Last Judgment, Afterlife, Heaven, and Hell
- The Middle East Religious Paradigm
Framing the Issues
Examining Stereotypes
Image Resource Bank
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]
Learning Resources
Fred M. Donner
Professor of Near Eastern History, University of Chicago
Classroom Connections
LESSON 1: Exercise in Conflict Resolution
LESSON 2: Viewing Middle Eastern Religions
