| Jacob | Son of Abraham; renamed Israel, traditionally Judaism traces heritage through him. |
| Jade Emperor | Taoist supreme deity; presides over life /death; keeps account of human action. |
| Jainism | Atheistic religion of India that rejects caste system; strongly ascetic. |
| Janannam | Islamic name for Hell. |
| Jealousy | Inclined to suspicions or fears of rivalry, unfaithfulness, etc.... |
| Jehovah | Erroneous pronunciation of YHWH. Coined in 11th c. by combining Latinized consonants 'YHWH' with Hebrew (nonexistent) vowels of Adonai; To avoid utterance of YHWH. |
| Jehovah's Witnesses | Non-trinitarian; Belief in Earth bound heaven with few elect to live in heaven. |
| Jerusalem | Jewish Holy City; prayers facing Jerusalem. |
| Jinja | ('dwelling place of deity') Shinto sanctuary varying in sizes; Entrance through Torii; often include halls for ceremonial dancing, offerings, and prayer rooms. |
| Jinn | Islamic sovereign spiritual creatures made of smokeless flames; capable of unbelief. Good ones are known as "Muslims." Jinn live in Kaf mountains which encircle the world. |
| Judgement | The final divine assessment of individuals to settle their destiny. |
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