Final Answer:
The table compares core beliefs and practices across five world religions: Judaism, Christianity, Islam, Hinduism, and Buddhism. Key points include:
- Symbols: Star of David, Cross, Crescent & Star, Om, Dharma Wheel
- Holy books: Torah/Talmud, Bible, Qur’an/Hadith, Vedas/Upanishads, Sutras
- Founders: Abraham/Moses, Jesus (disciples), Muhammad, none (ancient tradition), Siddhartha Gautama
- Major beliefs: monotheism with covenant, Trinity & salvation through Christ, monotheism with Five Pillars, polytheism/dharma/karma/reincarnation, Four Noble Truths & Eightfold Path
- Places of worship: Synagogue, Church, Mosque, Temple, Shrine/Monastery
- Followers: ~15 million, ~2.4 billion, ~1.9 billion, ~1.2 billion, ~500 million
- Locations: Israel/diaspora, worldwide, Middle East/N. Africa/S. Asia, India/Southeast Asia, E. Asia/Southeast Asia
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