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A Break from the Past

A Break from the Past. The Origins of Judaism. Opening Question. What is a promise? Why are promises considered important?. From Ur to Egypt *Torah, first 5 books of Hebrew Scriptures, tells early history of Hebrews

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A Break from the Past

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  1. A Break from the Past The Origins of Judaism

  2. Opening Question • What is a promise? Why are promises considered important?

  3. From Ur to Egypt *Torah, first 5 books of Hebrew Scriptures, tells early history of Hebrews *In Torah, Abraham, a shepherd, is chosen by a god to be father of Hebrew people *Abraham moves family and herds from Ur to Canaan around 1800 B.C.

  4. Palestine: Region in E. Mediterranean Hebrew people settled in Canaan, land promised to them by God Origins of Judaism

  5. The “God of Abraham” • Hebrews are monotheists, believing in one god only • Their god is all powerful, not a physical being • A mutual promise, covenant, is made between God and Abraham • Abraham promises to obey God, God promises protection

  6. Hebrews Migrate to Egypt Around 1650 B.C. Abraham’s descendants move to Egypt At first are honored; later become slaves Exodus Hebrews flee Egypt between 1300 and 1200 B.C. Torah tells of God’s command that a young Hebrew Prince – Moses, lead this “Exodus” Moses and the Exodus

  7. Moses receives Ten Commandments—become basis of Hebrew law 2nd Covenant: Hebrews obey God’s laws, God promises blessing & protection A New Covenant

  8. The Ten Commandments Video

  9. “Let My People Go”

  10. Torah tells of the Hebrews wandering Sinai Desert for 40 years Arrive in Canaan form twelve tribes; judges provide leadership A Hebrew Law Women and men have separate roles, responsibilities Law includes strict justice softened by mercy Prophets arise later to interpret the law They teach people to live moral lives The Land and People of the Bible

  11. Canaan Land that Hebrews believe God promised them Canaan land is harsh; Hebrews expand south and north Saul and David Establish a Kingdom Hebrews threatened by Philistines to the north Only one tribe remains, Judah; Hebrew religion called Judaism From 1020 to 922 B.C. Hebrews (Jews) unite; new kingdom called Israel King David establishes Jerusalem as capital The Kingdom of Israel

  12. David’s son Solomon becomes King; makes Israel a trading empire He builds a magnificent temple and royal palace in Jerusalem Solomon Builds the Kingdom

  13. King Solomon’s Temple

  14. The Kingdom Divides • High taxes and forced labor lead Jews in north to revolt • By 922 B.C. kingdom divides in two—Israel in north, Judah in south • 200 years of conflict follow

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