Transcript Origins of Judaism PPT

A Brief Introduction to Judaism
The World’s First Major Monotheistic Faith
Ancient Palestine (Canaan)
Abraham, Father of the Hebrews
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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
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Yahweh
Only God, foundation of monotheism
Just and merciful God
Incorporeal (without a body)
Omnipresent, omniscient, &
omnipotent
Moses
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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
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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
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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
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Synagogue
Rabbi
Dietary restrictions –
kosher
Lunar calendar
Shabbot (Sabbath)
Rosh Hashanah
Yom Kippur
Bar/Bat Mitzvah