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A Brief Introduction to Judaism

A Brief Introduction to Judaism. The World’s First Major Monotheistic Faith. Ancient Palestine (Canaan). Abraham, Father of the Hebrews. Torah – sacred text, historical source Prophet Covenant (mutual promise/agreement) between people & God Moved from Ur to Canaan c. 2000 B.C.

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A Brief Introduction to Judaism

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  1. A Brief Introduction to Judaism The World’s First Major Monotheistic Faith

  2. Ancient Palestine (Canaan)

  3. Abraham, Father of the Hebrews • Torah – sacred text, historical source • Prophet • Covenant (mutual promise/agreement) between people & God • Moved from Ur to Canaan c. 2000 B.C.

  4. God of Abraham • Yahweh • Only God, foundation of monotheism • Just and merciful God • Incorporeal (without a body) • Omnipresent, omniscient, & omnipotent

  5. Moses • The Hebrews moved to Egypt c. 1600 B.C. • Harsh slavery • Moses • The Exodus c. 1300 B.C. • A New Covenant – The Ten Commandments

  6. The Ten Commandments 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.

  7. Judaism Today • 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

  8. Judaism Today, Continued • Synagogue • Rabbi • Dietary restrictions – kosher • Lunar calendar • Shabbot (Sabbath) • Rosh Hashanah • Yom Kippur • Bar/Bat Mitzvah

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