Christianity:
From the Greek:christos, 'Anointed' - referring to Jesus Christ।
Founder: Jesus Christ(c. 4 B.C. - 30 A.D.)
Three main groups: Orthodox, Protestant and Roman Catholic।
2,200 Million(2.2 Billion) followers
Islam:
Derived from an Arabic word for 'submission'. Also related to the Arabic word salaam, 'peace'.
Founder: Mohammed(570 - 632 A.D.)
Two main groups: Sunni and Shia
1,500 Million(1.5 Billion) followers
Judaism:
From the Hebrew:Yehudim, 'Judah'.
Abraham (First Patriarch, born c. 1800 B.C.)
Several divisions, including Hasidic, Conservative and Reform Judaism. Ethnic groupings include Ashkenazi (The majority) and Sephardi Jews.
14 Million followers
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