Jesus and Mohammed: A Comparison

Paper Summary:

This paper traces the lives of Jesus and Mohammed relative to Christianity and Islam respectively. The paper compares and discusses the impact that the death of each had on their followers and how they are worshipped today. The paper further discusses the messages that each carried and continue to bring to their followers today.

Contents:
Introduction
Life of Jesus
Life of Mohammed
Impact of Jesus's Death on Christianity
Impact of Mohammed's Death on Islam
How Jesus was/is Worshipped
How Mohammed is/was Worshipped
How the Message of Jesus is Carried Out in the World Today
How the Message of Mohammed is Carried Out in the World Today

From the Paper:

"Jesus taught people by way of sermons and parables and through it, Jesus instructed his listeners to (i) love their enemies (ii) not to judge others (iii) have trust in God (iv) not to be anxious regarding tomorrow and the most important (v) Do unto others as you would have them to do unto you. This is known as the Golden Rule. (Teachings of Jesus) Jesus' discussion regarding true worship comprises of (i) the necessity of complete revelation of God for a true knowledge regarding Jehovah (ii) The admittance that salvation resides with the Jews (iii) A discussion of worship under the purview of the new covenant (iv) The Father's desire for genuine worshippers (v) The nature of Biblical worship that is completely dependent on the Holy Spirit and His revelation. (The Teaching of Jesus on Worship) These messages of Jesus are being accepted by the Christian Church and being tried to be followed by Christians all over the world."

Sample of Sources Used:

• Andrae, Tor; Menzel, Theophil. (1960) "Mohammed: The Man and His Faith". Harper Torchbook.
• "Birth of Jesus" Retrieved from http://www.lifeofchrist.com/life/lifescan/ Accessed 18 March, 2006
• Branscomb, Harview. (1931) "The Teachings of Jesus: A Textbook for College and Individual Use: A Textbook for College and Individual Use". Cokesbury Press.
• "Christianity: History" Retrieved from http://www.indialife.com/Religions/christianity.htm Accessed 18 March, 2006
• "History of Islam: What Do Muslims Believe?" Retrieved from http://www.travel-images.com/az-islam.html Accessed 18 March, 2006Hurgronje, Snouck. C. (1916)

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