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 Jacobs family moved to Egypt 2000 BC 1650 BC The Exodus 1200 BC Saul – first king of Israel 1020 BC

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

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?