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The Israelites

The Israelites. Chapter 8.1 Beginnings. Judaism. Ancient and modern religion Believed God sent prophets or messenger Monotheism-belief in one God. The Hebrew Bible. Hebrew Bible or Tanakh Judaism played part in Christianity and Islam Christians call the Hebrew Bible the Old Testament.

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The Israelites

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  1. The Israelites Chapter 8.1 Beginnings

  2. Judaism • Ancient and modern religion • Believed God sent prophets or messenger • Monotheism-belief in one God

  3. The Hebrew Bible • Hebrew Bible or Tanakh • Judaism played part in Christianity and Islam • Christians call the Hebrew Bible the Old Testament

  4. Abraham • God called Abraham out of Mesopotamia • God promised to give Abraham Canaan

  5. Abraham’s Journey

  6. Isaac and Jacob • Isaac is Abraham’s son • Jacob is Abraham’s grandson • Jacob’s 12 sons became the leaders of the Tribes of Israel

  7. Moses and the Exodus • Israelites went to Egypt because of famine • Pharaoh made them slaves • Moses was called to deliver Israelites

  8. Moses and the Exodus • Pharaoh refused to let Israelites go • God sent 10 plagues

  9. Moses and the Exodus • Pharaoh let Israelites go • Pharaoh changed his mind • Israelites were cornered between Egyptian army and Red Sea • God parted the Sea and the Israelites walked across on dry land • Pharaoh’s army was drowned

  10. Moses and the Exodus • The departure of the Israelites out of Egypt is known as the Exodus

  11. The Covenant • Israelites received a covenant or agreement with God • God promised to return Israelites to Canaan • Israelites promised to follow God’s teaching • Received Torah-teaching from God

  12. 10 Commandments • 10 commandments one important part of Torah

  13. 10 Commandments • Loyalty to God is central idea • Later helped shape the moral principals of many nations • Promoted social justice • Contribute to belief that laws should apply to all

  14. The Land of Canaan • Joshua became the leader after the death of Moses • Canaanites and Philistines were living in Canaan

  15. Who Were the Canaanites? • Phoenicians- • Lived along Mediterranean • Skilled sailors • Talented traders • Excellent shipbuilders • Invented purple dye made from shellfish • Invented an alphabet

  16. Philistines • Known as “Sea People” • Set up 5 walled towns • Skilled in making iron tools and weapons

  17. Military Conquest • Joshua led the Israelites in battles • One was the city of Jericho • Joshua told the Israelites to march around the city walls • Marched for 6 days while priests blew trumpets • On the seventh day, “Joshua commanded the people, Shout for the Lord has given you the city….At the sound of the trumpet, when the people gave a loud shout, the wall collapsed.”

  18. Military Conquest • Any land siezed by the Israelites was divided among the 12 tribes of Israel

  19. Life in Canaan • Most Israelites farmed and herded animals

  20. The Tabernacle • Israelite tribes worshipped God in a large tent • Believed the tabernacle housed God’s presence • Moved structure from place to place • Tabernacle house the Ark of the Covenant • Contained the Ten Commandments

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