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Hebrews

Hebrews. Abraham c.2000-1500 BC. Founded Hebrews (Jewish People) Yahweh, “One God,” told him to take his family and move to Canaan (the Promise Land) They were nomadic herdsmen Many descendants (think “ Father Abraham”). Abraham’s Descendents. Isaac

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Hebrews

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  1. Hebrews

  2. Abrahamc.2000-1500 BC • Founded Hebrews (Jewish People) • Yahweh, “One God,” told him to take his family and move to Canaan (the Promise Land) • They were nomadic herdsmen • Many descendants (think “Father Abraham”)

  3. Abraham’s Descendents • Isaac • Also known as Ishmael (becomes the father of other tribes in the Palestinian Region) • Jacob • Has 12 sons, each becoming one of the 12 tribes of Israel • Joseph • Moves the Hebrews to Egypt to escape famine • Eventually the Jews become slaves to the Egyptians

  4. Exodusc.1500-1200 BC • After 400 years in Egypt, Moses leads the people back to Canaan • They fight, retake the land, and set up the Kingdom of Israel • Conquered by Babylonians, but allowed to keep religious and cultural practices • Rebuild the Temple in Canaan • Conquered again by the Roman Empire

  5. Diaspora • Jews leave the homeland and set up all over the Roman Empire • C. 70 AD the 2nd Temple is destroyed by the Romans • They become persecuted as a minority in many parts of the world • This persecution climaxes in Nazi Germany during the Holocaust coinciding with WWII

  6. Beliefs • Monotheistic – worship Yahweh, one and true omnipotent being • Law Code: Ten Commandments • Hebrews believe they have a special place in Yahweh’s plan for the world • Messiah: Prophets of Judaism prophesy that the son of Yahweh will come to deliver the Hebrews, and that the dead will be resurrected

  7. Christianity • Believe that Jesus Christ of Nazareth was the Messiah of the Hebrews (many convert). • Christianity begins to dominate the course of history in the world

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