1. Chapter 10: The Hebrew Kingdoms
Lesson 1 The Origins of the Hebrews

2. MAIN IDEAS
Belief Systems The Hebrews believed in one God and tried to follow his commandments.
Geography Enslaved Hebrews returned from Egypt to Canaan to reclaim land.
Government Hebrew leaders (judges) attempted to rule according to their understanding of God’s laws.

3. CA State Standards
1. Describe the origins and significance of Judaism as the first monotheistic religion based on the concept of one God who sets down moral laws for humanity.
2. Identify the sources of the ethical teachings and central beliefs of Judaism & how the ideas of the Hebrew traditions are reflected in the moral and ethical traditions of Western civilization.
3. Explain the significance of Abraham & Moses in the development of the Jewish religion.
4. Discuss the locations of the settlements and movements of Hebrew peoples, including the Exodus and their movement to and from Egypt, and outline the significance of the Exodus to the Jewish and other people.

4. The Hebrew People in Canaan
EQ: What is the central belief of the Hebrews?
From Ur to Canaan
Torah—first five holy books, or scriptures, of Hebrew Bible
Hebrew history, laws, beliefs believed to have been given by God
Abraham—shepherd in Ur around B.C.; was father of Hebrews
Torah says God sent Abraham from Meso. to settle in Canaan, the Promised Land

5. Judaism and Monotheism
The Hebrew People in Canaan
EQ: What is the central belief of the Hebrews?
Judaism and Monotheism
Hebrews believed God made a covenant with Abraham, promising descendants, land, & a future Messiah
Judaism is the religion that descended from God’s dealings with ancient Hebrews. The name comes from Judah, one of 12 sons of Jacob

6. Canaan to Egypt & Back EQ: Why did the Hebrews go to Egypt?
Moses Leads the Israelites
Jacobʼs sons and grandsons were fathers of the 12 tribes
Famine forced Israelites to Egypt; later, pharaoh enslaved Israelites
Moses led Israelites from Egypt on a migration called the Exodus

7. Canaan to Egypt & Back EQ: Why did the Hebrews go to Egypt?
The Ten Commandments
Torah says God gave Moses two stone tablets at top of Mount Sinai containing Ten Commandments— basis for Israelite laws
Commandments became major part of Western moral, ethical traditions
Israelites wandered as nomads in Sinai desert for 40 years
An Agreement Confirmed
If Israel obeyed His laws, God would protect them

9. Promised Land Return EQ: What role did the judges play?
The 12 Tribes of Israel
Joshua succeeded Moses & led Israelites back to Canaan, which was occupied by powerful people in fortified cities
Take over began with Jericho & lasted 200 years
After wars, Israelites divided land between tribes

10. Promised Land Return EQ: What role did the judges play?
Judges Lead the Israelites
Respected male and female judges served as advisors & military leaders.
Famous judges included Gideon, Samson, Samuel, Deborah
People went back/forth serving God/other gods

11. Write a paragraph summarizing the lesson “The Origins of the Hebrews.”
summary & so what
Write a paragraph summarizing the lesson “The Origins of the Hebrews.”
Choose one thing you wrote about and explain why it matters to the world today.
Choose one thing you wrote about and explain how it affects you personally.

12. Summary & So What Lesson Summary Abraham led the Hebrews to Canaan.
Moses gave the Hebrews the Ten Commandments.
The judges led the Israelites in Canaan.
Why It Matters Now . . .
Judaism was the first monotheistic religion. Christianity and Islam both derive from Judaism.