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The Hebrews. Terms—The Hebrews . Semitic Peoples Monotheists—Yahweh (Jehovah) Patriarchs Abraham (c. 1800 B.C.) Moses (c. 1230 B.C.) Covenant Ten Commandments Saul (c. 1000 B.C.) – 1 st King of the Israelites David Solomon Ethical Monotheism Prophets Torah Pentateuch.
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Terms—The Hebrews • Semitic Peoples • Monotheists—Yahweh (Jehovah) • Patriarchs • Abraham (c. 1800 B.C.) • Moses (c. 1230 B.C.) • Covenant • Ten Commandments • Saul (c. 1000 B.C.) – 1st King of the Israelites • David • Solomon • Ethical Monotheism • Prophets • Torah • Pentateuch
Canaan • Homeland of the Israelites • Important in ancient world due to its location: • Important trading route and market • Often a battlefield—lay in the path of expansion for both the Egyptians & the Assyrians
Yahweh--Jehovah • YHWH—”I AM THAT I AM”
Ethical Monotheism • Ethical relationship between the chosen people and their God • Two-pronged—each side (Hebrews & God) must uphold his end