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Early World Civilizations. introducing Monotheism . Transition to Monotheism . 1. 3. 2. Judaism. Atlas Review. Zoroastrianis m. 1. Judaism. Yahweh or No way. Origins of Judaism.
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Early World Civilizations introducingMonotheism
Transition to Monotheism 1 3 2 Judaism Atlas Review Zoroastrianism
1 Judaism Yahweh or No way
Origins of Judaism Similar History: nomadic pastoralists eventually settled into an agricultural lifestyle & developed a unified state. Hebrew Bible or Torah: most sacred writings of Judaism. 1. Genesis 2. Exodus 3.Levitious 4. Numbers 5. Deuteronomy
Introducing Abraham A shepherd from Ur, Mesopotamia commanded by God to move his people to Canaan. The Father of the Hebrews Roamed for many years while Yahweh (their God) watched over them. *Gods worshipped by other people were local* (polytheism) Birth of Mono (1) Theism: “God-Worship” A Covenant is formed
Enter Moses Hebrews Egypt Fled between 1300 & 1200 B.C. (“the Exodus) Torah states Mosesled Hebrews out of Slavery
10 Commandments • Moses Climbs Mount. Sinai & spoke with Yahweh. Brought down 2 stone tablets on which Yahweh wrote the • 10 Commandments • Name any? • Strict justice followed by God’s mercy—interpreted by Prophets
We Three Kings 1020-922 B.C. Saul----IsraelDavid----JerusalemSolomon----1st Temple
Monotheism? What does a Mazda have to do with
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Prophet Zoraster The Fertile Crescent had endured war, conquest, and chaos. WHY? Persian prophet Zorasterhad the answers • Believed to be the first monotheistic religion Battle of Good vs. Evil At the end of Time, Mazda will judge how well a person fought for good Precursor to Christianity