Problem Statement
One of the essential figures in the history of the Abrahamic religions, Moses plays a vital role in the development of Christianity, Islam, and Judaism. However, despite the fact that his significance is equally high in each of the three confessions, as well as the fact that each of them is closely linked to the other two, the role of Moses is quite different in Christianity, Judaism, and Islam. The inconsistency in the interpretation of the role that Moses plays in the establishment of the crucial principles of the religion, therefore, needs a closer look and an in-depth analysis (Lawrence, 2014).
Purpose of the Study
The study is aimed at comparing the way in which the figure of Moses is represented in all three religions (i.e., Christianity, Islam, and Judaism), with the further analysis of the three interpretations and the discussion of the study implications for the general understanding of Moses’ role in Judaism, Christianity, and Islam. In other words, the paper will detail the differences in the portrayal of Moses, his life, his impact on the evolution of religion, and his legacy. It is expected that significant similarities will be identified in the process (Yousef, 2014).
Significance of the Research
The significance of the study can be defined as moderate. Although a plethora of studies on Moses and his impact on religion have been undertaken, an all-embracing, in-depth assessment of the role that he played in all of the three denominations is yet to be carried out. The research, therefore, will provide a deeper insight into the role that Moses played. Specifically, the Ten Commandments, Moses encountering Mohammed and other essential stages in this figure’s life will be discussed (Viezel, 2014).
Literature Review
Known as the Delivered of Israel, Moses is depicted differently in the |Christian religion, Islam, and Judaism. Although the general portrayal is similar, certain details contribute to the creation of minor yet noticeable inconsistencies. For instance, Christianity seems to put a very strong emphasis on the significance of the Ten Commandments heralded by Moses as the set of ethical principles that people must follow. Islam, in its turn, tends to focus on the encounter with Mohammed that Moses had in the desert. Finally, Judaism clearly has a heavy lean toward the exploration of the trials and tribulations of the Jewish people during the Exodus (Abou-Zaid & Leonse, 2014).
Reference List
Abou-Zaid, A. S., & Leonse, T. (2014). Religious Pluralism, yet a Homogenous Stance on Interest Rate: The Case of Judaism, Christianity, and Islam. Contemporary Economics, 8(2), 219-228.
Lawrence, J. D. (2014). Moses: A stranger among us./Inheriting Abraham: The legacy of the Patriarch in Judaism, Christianity, and Islam. Journal of Ecumenical Studies, 49(3), 512-513.
Viezel, E. (2014). Moses’ role in writing the Torah: The history of Jewish fundamental tenet. Journal for the Study of Religions and Ideologies, 13(39), 3-44.
Yousef, A. S. (2014). Islam within Judaism and Christianity, a voice from the past. New York, NY: Author House.