Transcript Rise of Judaism

Rise of Judaism
Judaism
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Monotheistic (One god)
- Yahweh (Creator of the World)
- Compared to other polytheistic religions
Torah (Old Testament)
- Sacred text of the Hebrew people
- Abraham
- Established a covenant with God around 2000 BC
- Hebrews would be God’s chosen people
- Promised them the land of Canaan (Palestine)
Moses
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Slavery
- Hebrew peoples later moved into Egypt
because of famine and became slaves
Moses
- Hebrew leader who led them out of
slavery in Egypt
Exodus
- The story of the Hebrews leaving the slavery of
Egypt
Mosaic Law
- The codes of rules established during the early period of
Hebrew history governing everyday life
10 Commandments (on Mt. Sinai)
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No other gods
No Idol worship
Do not take the Lord’s Name in Vain
Remember the Sabbath Day
Honor thy Father and Mother
Do Not Kill
Do Not Commit Adultery
Do Not Steal
Do Not Bear False Witness
Do Not Covert Other’s Belongings
Kingdom of Israel
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David
- Established a strong Hebrew Kingdom called
Israel by 1000 BC
- Israelites
Solomon
- Son of David
- Known for his wise rule
- Jerusalem becomes a great capital city
- built a great Temple to God