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Abrahamic Religions

By Catherine Beyer, About.com

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Abrahamic religions trace their origins back to Abraham, who, according to tradition, gave birth to the Jewish and Muslim peoples. His story is featured in the Torah, Bible, and Koran. The Abrahamic religions include Judaism, Christianity and Islam, along with any religions related to or branching off from these three religions, such as Rastafari.

Also Known As: Judeo-Christian Religions
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