Should islam be labeled as the abrahamic religions

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Assignment:

Should Judaism, Christianity, and Islam be labeled as the 'Abrahamic Religions'? Why or why not? If you answer no, what alternate term would you suggest to categorize these three religions? If you answer yes, give one specific example where the term is useful.

You must use at least four different course readings to support your answer. Be sure to give correct citations, including page numbers, for each citation.

Ref:

J. Z. Smith, "Religion, Religions, Religious"

Cohen, ch. 3 "Constructing Judaism and Christianity"

Cohen, ch. 4 "Islam: Religion, Politics, and the State

Cohen, chs. 5 "Medieval Interactions

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