Similiarities in early religions

When many of us think of Judeo-Christian religion (Judaism, Christianity, and Islam) or its practices, adjectives such as love, compassion, and/or inclusion come to mind. However, ironic as it is, religious groups and their divisions are oftentimes at the crux of many violent and conflicting exchanges throughout their notable and sacred history.
Judaism, the oldest of these religions dating back to 2000 B.C.E., has been wrought with turmoil. After falling under control of the Egyptians, God remembered his Covenant with the Hebrew people and led their exodus from Egypt through Moses. After establishing the kingdom of Israel, under the great king David, the Jewish people began to stray from their covenant with God. This led to the end of the Kingdom of Israel, beginning with the Babylonian exile in 587 B.C.E., where all the important figures were captured.
Ezra was a Hebrew priest and scribe living in Babylonian exile. The task presented to him was to make the Jewish peo...