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Title: The Ancient Hebrews


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Judaism
Mrs. Agosta, Mrs. Hassett and Ms. Pojer
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I. History
  • Judaism is the first monotheistic religion
  • Yahweh is the Hebrew name for God.

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  • Hebrews were nomads who lived in the Fertile
    Crescent (the birthplace of monotheism)

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  • Hebrews, settled in Palestine or Canaan (the
    Promised Land)

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Other Names for Jews
  • Hebrews
  • Israelites

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  • In 930 BCE, the Kingdom split
  • North - Israel
  • South - Judah
  • Israel was invaded and the Hebrews lived under
    foreign rule

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  • Diaspora- When a group of people are forced off
    their land.
  • Jews had to leave Palestine and were scattered.
  • They kept their beliefs and later influenced
    Christianity and Islam

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II. Beliefs
  • Monotheism- believe in one true God
  • Jews are Gods Chosen people- God made a covenant
    (binding agreement) with Abraham

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  • Sacred Text
  • Torah
  • - First 5 books of the Old Testament

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  • Ten Commandments- laws that God gave to the
    Hebrews through Moses

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  • Prophets- spiritual leaders that preached ethics
    (moral living)
  • Ex Abraham, Moses

Moses and the Burning Bush
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  • Place of Worship Synagogue or Temple on
    Saturdays (Sabbath)

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III. Important Leaders
  • Abraham-Patriarch (or father) of Judaism
  • He made a covenant with God

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Abrahams Geneaology
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  • Moses- He led the Hebrews out of slavery in Egypt
    to the Promised Land (Canaan). This is called
    the Exodus.

Shepherd of His People
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  • King David- united the Jewish empire

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  • King Solomon
  • Davids son
  • Made Jerusalem into an impressive capital

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  • Deborah- female prophet
  • In most societies, women were subordinate
    (inferior) to men and could not participate in
    some religious ceremonies.

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Today
  • Israel is Jewish
  • Palestine is Muslim
  • They believe in common holy places in Israel like
    Jerusalem. This has led to constant fighting.

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Hasidic Jews
  • Strict form of Judaism. They live in
    communities, dont cut their facial hair and wear
    simple clothing.

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Mount Sinai
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St. Catherines Monasteryat Mount Sinai
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Recreation of Ancient Jerusalem
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King Solomons Temple Floor Plan
The First Temple
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Inside the Temple Tabernacle
The Arcof theCovenant
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The Temple Mount, Jerusalem Today
Solomons Temple Wall The Wailing Wall
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Kingdoms of Judah Israel
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Israelites in Captivity
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Jerusalem Reading the Torah
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