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The Ancient Jews

The Ancient Jews. New Ideas in an Old Culture. Questions to Consider as you read an excerpt from Amos, chapter 2:. 1. Who is speaking in this passage? 2. What is the sin committed by the people of Judah? 3. What will be the consequence of this sin?

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The Ancient Jews

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  1. The Ancient Jews New Ideas in an Old Culture

  2. Questions to Consider as you read an excerpt from Amos, chapter 2: 1. Who is speaking in this passage? 2. What is the sin committed by the people of Judah? 3. What will be the consequence of this sin? 4. Why will God not accept the worship of Judah? 5. What does God want instead of this worship?

  3. Excerpt from Amos, chapter 2: This is what the LORD says: "For three sins of Judah, even for four, I will not turn back [my wrath]. Because they have rejected the law of the LORD and have not kept his decrees. I will send fire upon Judah that will consume the fortresses of Jerusalem."

  4. I hate, I despise your religious feasts; I cannot stand your assemblies. Even though you bring me burnt offerings and grain offerings, I will not accept them. Away with the noise of your songs! I will not listen to the music of your harps. But let justice roll on like a river, righteousness like a never-failing stream

  5. What does the passage teach us? • The Jews introduced what is called Ethical Monotheism • Unlike the other people of their region, they believed they were expected to live good lives that were consistent with the character of God.

  6. What List is a Summary of the Values of the ancient Jews?

  7. History of Ancient Israel Abraham migrates from Mesopotamia to Canaan Saul – first king of Israel 1650 BC 1200 BC 1020 BC 2000 BC The Exodus Jacobs family moved to Egypt

  8. History of Ancient Israel Civil War; the kingdom divides Cyrus allows Jews to return to Jerusalem Chaldeans conquer Judah 722 BC 586 BC 922 BC 538 BC King Solomon Northern kingdom Conquered by Assyrians King David

  9. Phoenicians Another small society which made a large contribution

  10. Who were the Phoenicians? Masters of the sea who established trading colonies around the Mediterranean

  11. Their greatest contribution?

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