judaism

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judaism
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I. Palestinecultural crossroads of the
ancient world.A. In an area of Palestine called
Canaan, lived the Hebrews (later known as the
Jews)
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According to the Old Testament, Gd promised
Canaan to the Hebrews
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II. Jewish Text Torah1st five books of the
Jewish Bible (Old Testament)
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A. Considered sacred writings, which are written
about both actual events and stories to teach
lessons.
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Jewish HistoryA. Abraham2000 B.C.
chosen by Gd to be the Father of the
Hebrew people
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1. YahwehHebrews name for Gd
2. Monotheisticbelief in only one god
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B. Covenanta promise between Gd and the
Hebrews
Promised to obey Gd
God
abraham
Promised to protect Abraham and the Hebrews
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C. Hebrews go to Egypt to escape drought and
famine. Here they are forced into
slavery.
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D. The Exodus(1300-1200 B.C.) Hebrews fled
Egypt to escape persecution. Jews remember this
each year through Passover.
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1. Mosesled the Jews out of slavery
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Red Sea
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While crossing the Sinai Peninsula, Moses climbed
Mount Sinai and spoke to Yahweh and received the
10 Commandments
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3. 10 Commandmentswritten rules/laws that guide
behavior
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IV. Hebrew Law an eye for eye A. Laws
were similar to Hammurabis Code B.
Ethical MonotheismHebrews duty was to
worship God and live justly with one
another.
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V. Role of WomenA. Men and women were
separateB. Women couldnt officiate religious
ceremoniesC. Dutiesraise children and provide
moral leadership