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Judaism, Christianity, and Islam are closely linked together in spite of the bridges that have kept us separated for centuries. Jews, Christians, and Muslims must find ways in which to alleviate the hostilities between each other that have stemmed from ancient divisions. Some sort of reconciliation is the only chance we have in restoring peace among all three faiths. There is one thing that we can be sure of; there will be peace one day but none of us know when that day will come. “Judaism is the oldest of the three great monotheistic religions. Judaism’s view of history as rendered in the Torah some 2,600 years ago, provided a basis for Christianity and later Islam. The Israeli leader Moses, who received the Lord’s laws atop Mount Sinai is a revered prophet in all three faiths.”(T. Cahill p.2) Jews believe in one God who is Creator, Deliverer, and Lord of history. They also believe in Jesus as an important prophet, but not as a divine person. It is their belief that His death has no saving effect and that he is not the Messiah. The Hebrew Bible,