World Religions in History

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Clay statue of a Buddhist monk in traditional robes with a serene expression.

Buddhism

One of the world’s oldest religions, Buddhism originated in South Asia in the 5th century BCE

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Intricate stone carving featuring ornate floral and geometric patterns, commonly found in Armenian khachkars.

Christianity

The largest religion in the world today, Christianity developed from the teachings of Jesus Christ

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Close-up of an open book with pages folded into a heart shape, featuring decorative Arabic script and ornate borders.

Islam

One of the world’s major religions, Islam has more than 1.5 billion followers today

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Mayan stone carving featuring intricate patterns and figures, including deities and serpents, in bas-relief style.

Mesoamerican beliefs

in the Americas

While not unified by a single religion, Mesoamerican cultures developed complex belief systems over thousands of years

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Close-up of a bronze sculpture depicting a deity, likely Nataraja, surrounded by a ring of fire.

Hinduism

Another of the world’s oldest religions, Hinduism has more than 1 billion followers today

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Close-up of an ancient artifact display, featuring a small dark stone or ceramic jar with engraved designs, a bronze menorah, and a shallow yellow dish, all on a purple velvet background.

Judaism

One of the world’s oldest major religions, Judaism is thought to originate as early as 2000 BCE

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Intricately carved gold plate with ancient design displayed in a museum.

Ancient Andean beliefs

in the Americas

While not unified by a single religion, Ancient Andean cultures developed complex belief systems over thousands of years

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