Compare Christianity, Islam and Judaism

Christianity, Islam, and Judaism are three of the most influential world religions in history and share a common heritage. They are sometimes called "Abrahamic religions" because they trace their history to the ancient figure of Abraham, who is first mentioned in the Jewish Bible.

What do these great monotheistic faiths believe about God, the universe, human nature, and the afterlife? What do have in common and where do they differ? This comparison chart to Christianity, Islam, and Judaism is intended as a starting point to answering these questions.

Christianity Islam Judaism
etymology
adherents called
date founded
place founded
languages
founders
expansion
schisms
branches
main locations
adherents (world)
adherents (USA)
adherents (Canada)
adherents (UK)
texts
Hebrew Bible
Apocrypha
New Testament
creeds
religious law
religious authority
doctrine of scripture
prophets
god(s)
spiritual beings
revered humans
messiah
Jesus
birth of Jesus
death of Jesus
resurrection of Jesus
second coming of Jesus
revelation
human nature
salvation
predestination
afterlife
Christianity is
Islam is
Judaism is
house of worship
day of worship
clergy/leaders
practices
major holidays
symbols