Abstract:Judaism, **Christianity and Islam are the three major monotheistic religions, and they have many similarities in belief concepts and religious practices, but there are also many differences. This article will focus on the different interpretations of the Sabbath by these three religions, as an example, and their divergence in the practice of faith.
1. Judaism's interpretation of the Sabbath.
As the earliest monotheistic religion, Judaism has a long and strict tradition of faith. According to the Bible, God issued ten commandments on Mount Sinai, the fourth of which states: "For six days thou shalt labor, and thou shalt do all thy things; But on the seventh day is to keep the Sabbath unto Jehovah thy God, and on that day thou shalt cease all business and devote thy devotion to the worship of God. Therefore, Jews strictly observe the Sabbath from sunset on Friday to sunset on Saturday, and do not engage in any work during this time, as a sign of reverence and obedience to God.
2. Teach the interpretation of the Sabbath.
*Religion originated in Judaism, believing in Jesus, the Son of God**. Although the Christianity's view of the Sabbath has some roots in Judaism, it is different. Religion holds that after the coming of Jesus, believers are no longer required to strictly follow the laws of Judaism, including the Sabbath. In the New Testament, Jesus himself explained, "The Sabbath is for man, not for man." This means that the Sabbath, while worshipped, no longer sees it as an absolute religious obligation. However, many believers still choose to hold religious services on Sunday – the day of Jesus' resurrection – to commemorate the Savior's sacrifice and resurrection.
3. The Islamic interpretation of the Sabbath.
Islam is a religion founded in the Arabian Peninsula in the 7th century AD and believes in the one Allah. Islam's interpretation of the Sabbath is very different from that of Judaism and **. Islam believes that the Sabbath is derived from the story in the Qur'an that God gave Adam and Eve seven days as a week after they were expelled from the Garden of Eden and asked them to rest for one day during the seven days. In Islam, this day of rest is known as the "jumu."'ah), i.e. Friday. Muslims celebrate this holy day by gathering at mosques on Friday afternoons for prayers and religious preaching.
To sum up, Judaism, **Christianity, and Islam have different interpretations of the Sabbath. Judaism and Islam regard the Sabbath as a holy day and strictly follow the rules; Religion, on the other hand, sees the Sabbath as a symbol of salvation that is respected but no longer absolutely observed. This difference reflects the differences between the three religions in their faith practices and cultural traditions. However, despite their differing interpretations of the Sabbath, the common roots of faith and values of the three religions still tie them together. In the context of globalization, understanding the differences and commonalities between these religions is of great significance to promote religious harmony and cultural exchanges.