What is the importance of the Old Testament in Judaism, Christianity, and Islam?

A. All rely on the Old Testament in writing the laws of their faiths.
B. All use the Old Testament in their daily worship and prayer.
C. All look to the Old Testament as the root of their belief systems.
D. All consider the Old Testament important but only as a historic account.

Respuesta :

C.
A: Islam does not; it focuses on the Quran
B: Islam does not; uses Quran
C: correct answer
D: Jews and Christians see it as more than just a historic account

The correct answer is C, as all this religions look to the Old Testament as the root of their belief systems.

These religions have their origin in the patriarch Abraham, who is recognized as such by both Christianity, Judaism and Islam. From this figure, these 3 religions developed their beliefs in a different way, but maintaining this common origin.

As the story of Abraham unfolds in the Old Testament, this is the text that gives rise to the beliefs of these religions.