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Ch 3-4The Origins of
JudaismThe Hebrews maintain
monotheistic religious beliefs that were unique in the ancient
world
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The Search for a Promised Land
Ancient Palestine
Palestine was region on eastern shores of Mediterranean
Hebrew people settled in Canaan, land promised to them by God
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From Ur to Egypt
Torah, first five books of Hebrew Bible, tells early history of Hebrews
In Torah, God chose Abraham, a shepherd, to be father of Hebrew people
Abraham moves family and herds from Ur to Canaan around 1800 B.C.
Around 1650 B.C., Abraham’s descendants move to Egypt
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Yahweh’s “Covenant” With His People
The Torah
The first 5 books of the Hebrew Bible. The most sacred text in the Jewish religious tradition.
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The God of Abraham
Hebrews are monotheist, believing in one God only-Yahweh
Yahweh is all powerful, not a physical being
A mutual promise, covenant, is made between God and Abraham
Abraham promises to obey God, Yahweh promises protection
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Hebrews Migrate to Egypt
At first Hebrews are honored in Egyptian kingdom
Later become slaves “Let My People Go”
Hebrews flee Egypt between 1300-1200 B.C.
Bible tells of God’s command that Moses lead this “Exodus”
Moses and the Exodus
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A New Covenant Moses receives Ten
Commandments-becomes basis of Hebrew law
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The Land and People of the
Bible Torah tells of Hebrews wandering
Sinai Desert for 40 years Arrive in Canaan, form twelve
tribes; judges provide leadership
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Abraham’s Genealogy
ABRAHAM SARAHHAGAR
Isaac
EsauJacob
12 Tribes of Israel
Ishmael
12 Arabian Tribes
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Abraham’s Journeys
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Hebrew Law
Women and men have separate roles, responsibilities
Law includes strict justice softened by mercy
Prophets arise later to interpret the law
They teach people to live moral lives
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Canaan
Land that Hebrews believe God promised them
Canaan land is harsh; Hebrews expand south and north
The Kingdom of Israel
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Saul and David Establish a
Kingdom Hebrews threatened by
Philistines to the north Only one tribe remains, Judah;
Hebrew religion is called Judaism From 1020-922 B.C. Hebrews
(Jews) unite; new kingdom is called Israel
King David establishes Jerusalem as capital
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King David’s Empire
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Solomon Builds the Kingdom
David’s son Solomon becomes king; makes Israel a trading empire
He builds a magnificent temple and royal palace in Jerusalem
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Solomon’s
Kingdom
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The Temple Mount, Jerusalem Today
Solomon’s Temple Wall: The “Wailing” Wall
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The Kingdom
High taxes and forced labor lead Jews in north to revolt
By 922 B.C. kingdom divides is two Israel in north Judah in south
200 years of conflict follow
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A Conquered People
In 738 B.C. Israel and Judah pay tribute (money for peace) to Assyria
By 722 B.C. Assyrians conquer Israel In 586 B.C. Babylonians conquer Judah,
destroy Solomon’s Temple Many surviving Jews exiled to Babylon In 539 B.C. Persians conquer Babylon;
40,000 Jews return to Jerusalem Temple and walls rebuilt; land later
ruled by Persians, Greeks, Romans
The Babylonian Captivity
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