a brief introduction to judaism the world’s first major monotheistic faith
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A Brief Introduction to Judaism
The World’s First Major Monotheistic Faith
Ancient Palestine (Canaan)
Abraham, Father of the Hebrews
Torah – sacred text, historical source
Prophet Covenant (mutual
promise/agreement) between people & God
Moved from Ur to Canaan c. 2000 B.C.
God of Abraham Yahweh Only God, foundation of monotheism Just and merciful God Incorporeal (without a body) Omnipresent, omniscient, &
omnipotent
Moses
The Hebrews moved to Egypt c. 1600 B.C.
Harsh slavery Moses The Exodus c. 1300 B.C. A New Covenant – The
Ten Commandments
The Ten Commandments
I am the Lord thy God…Thou shalt have no other gods before me.
Thou shalt not make unto thee any graven image… Though shalt no take the name of the Lord thy God in
vain… Remember the Sabbath day to keep it holy. Honor thy father and they mother… Thou shalt not kill. Thou shalt not commit adultery. Thou shalt not steal. Thou shalt not bear false witness against thy neighbor. Thou shalt not covet… anything that is thy neighbor’s.
Judaism Today Approximately 15 million
followers of Judaism (0.2% of world population)
75% live in Israel and the U.S. Branches of Judaism –
Orthodox, Conservative, Reform
Star of David, menorah, yarmulke
Judaism Today, Continued
Synagogue Rabbi Dietary restrictions –
kosher Lunar calendar Shabbot (Sabbath) Rosh Hashanah Yom Kippur Bar/Bat Mitzvah