Judaism, Christianity, Islam: Three Faiths, One Root, Infinite Diversity

What Unites and Divides the World’s Great Monotheisms?

From the promise made to Abraham, three great faiths have grown—each claiming a unique relationship with the divine, yet sharing stories, values, and hopes. Judaism, the oldest, finds God in the sanctification of daily life. Every meal, every act of kindness, every word of Torah is a way to draw near to the sacred. Christianity builds on these roots, declaring that God has entered history in the person of Jesus, offering love, redemption, and the mystery of the Trinity—one God in three persons. Islam, the youngest, calls humanity back to the pure unity of God, revealed in the Qur’an and lived through prayer, charity, and community.

Though their theologies diverge, all three emphasize justice, compassion, and the dignity of the individual. Their sacred texts—Torah, Bible, Qur’an—are guides for living, sources of comfort, and sparks for debate. Their stories often overlap, but each tradition tells them in its own voice. The differences are real and sometimes profound, but so are the points of connection. In a world of division, these faiths remind us that unity and diversity can coexist, and that the search for God is a journey shared by all.

Next, we’ll journey into the worlds of mysticism and philosophy, where seekers strive to know the unknowable.