JUDAISM Origins: 2000 BC

The Tanakh is the Old Testament of the Bible. The ________ is the first five books of the Old Testament.

The Tanakh is the Old Testament of the Bible. The Torah is the first five books of the Old Testament.

The first five books of the Old Testament are: GENESIS EXODUS LEVITICUS NUMBERS DEUTERONOMY

“God’s Chosen People” The Jews are the ones chosen to bring salvation to the world through their faith. They are still awaiting their ______, or Savior.

“God’s Chosen People” The Jews are the ones chosen to bring salvation to the world through their faith. They are still awaiting their “messiah” or Savior.

Followers of JUDAISM are called: JEWS HEBREWS ISRAELITES

JEWISH PATRIARCHS AbrahamIsaacJacob

“FATHER ABRAHAM” Abraham was called from the land of ____. God made a ________, or binding agreement with Abraham.

“FATHER ABRAHAM” Abraham was called from the land of UR. God made a ________, or binding agreement with Abraham.

“FATHER ABRAHAM” Abraham was called from the land of UR. God made a covenant, or binding agreement with Abraham. God would bless him with many descendants and with land.

“FATHER ABRAHAM” God promised Abraham and his wife Sara a child. They named their son:

ISAAC

God asked Abraham to sacrifice his son, Isaac. This was a test of his faith because Abraham knew God had promised him many descendants. Because he passed the test, God provided a sacrifice: a ram entangled in the bushes.

ISAAC Isaac’s son was named:

JACOB Jacob’s name was changed to: “ISRAEL”

JACOB He had 12 sons: “The 12 tribes of ISRAEL”

The twelve tribes of Israel: ReubenIssachar DanGad SimeonAsher LeviNaphtali JudahJoseph ZebulunBenjamin

MOSES 1. He led the people from slavery in Egypt. This is called the __________. 2. God gave him the _______________ which he presented to the people.

MOSES 1. He led the people from slavery in Egypt. This is called the EXODUS. 2. God gave him the _______________ which he presented to the people.

MOSES 1. He led the people from slavery in Egypt. This is called the EXODUS. 2. God gave him the “10 COMMANDMENTS” on Mount Sinai which he presented to the people.

JOSHUA After Moses died, he became the leader of the Israelites. He led them into Canaan. He lead the Battle of Jericho.

KING DAVID A SHEPHERD BOY DEFEATED THE PHILISTINE GIANT, GOLIATH, WITH A SLING AND 5 STONES

KING DAVID He became one of the greatest Kings of Israel. He united it through many wars. Jerusalem became the capital of the empire.

KING SOLOMON King David’s son. Known for his wealth. Built the Jewish temple in Jerusalem.

King Solomon was a man of wisdom, proverbs and peace. Can you tell me about one of his most famous decisions?

DANIEL A Jewish man who was an advisor to King Nebudchanezzar and King Darius. He was thrown into the lion’s den. His stories remind the Jews that God will always take care of them/ that God is good.

Jewish Passover Passover represents the Jewish exit, or _______ from slavery in Egypt. The death angel passed over the Jewish homes that had lamb’s blood smeared over the ________.

Jewish Passover Passover represents the Jewish exit, or “Exodus” from slavery in Egypt. The death angel passed over the Jewish homes that had lamb’s blood smeared over the ________.

Jewish Passover Passover represents the Jewish exit, or “Exodus” from slavery in Egypt. The yearly celebration that commemorates when the death angel passed over the Jewish homes that had lamb’s blood smeared over the doorposts.

HANUKKAH This holiday celebrates the cleansing of the Temple and the miracle of the temple oil burning for eight days.

HANUKKAH This candle holder is called a _______.

HANUKKAH This candle holder is called a menorah.

MOUNT MORIAH The Jewish temple was built on Mt. Moriah. This site is holy because it is where Abraham offered up Isaac as a sacrifice.

A promise, or binding agreement: Abraham made a __________________ with God.

A promise, or binding agreement: Abraham made a covenant with God.

Saturday, the Jewish holy day; a day of rest & worship

SABBATH

“scattering of the Jews” from their homeland

DIASPORA

The place of worship is called the _____________.

The place of worship is called the synagogue.

MESSIAH Savior sent by God- the Jews are still awaiting their messiah

Prejudice against Jews is called: ____________.

Prejudice against Jews is called: Anti-Semitism.

A wise saying

1.A wise saying PROVERB

“the voice of God”; shares God’s word with humans

PROPHET

Jews who wanted to physically revolt against the Romans

ZEALOTS

Laws that apply equally to everyone (10 Commandments)

“RULE OF LAW”

The 12 tribes split into 2 kingdoms: Northern kingdom: ISRAEL Southern kingdom: JUDAH

JEWISH TEMPLE The temple was built by King Solomon. It was destroyed in 586 BC by King Nebudchanezzar of Babylon. He was responsible for the first diaspora.

JEWISH TEMPLE The temple was rebuilt. The temple was destroyed again in AD 70 by the Romans. The only structure remaining is the Western Wall, also known as the Wailing Wall. The Jews want to rebuild their temple.

The Western Wall, or the “Wailing Wall”

1. Why did Jews go to Egypt? 2. The modern countries of Canaan are:

1. Why did Jews go to Egypt? Because of the drought/ Egypt is the “breadbasket of the world.” 2. The modern countries of Canaan are:

1. Why did Jews go to Egypt? Because of the drought/ Egypt is the “breadbasket of the world.” 2. The modern countries of Canaan are: Jordan, Israel and Lebanon

ISRAEL: Established May 14, 1948

BAR MITZVAH BAT MITZVAH

“SON OF THE COMMANDMENT” (13 years old) “DAUGHTER OF THE COMMANDMENT” (12 years old)

DEAD SEA SCROLLS Found in caves around the Dead Sea Oldest manuscripts of the Torah Date from 200 BC – AD 68

“KASHRUT” “That which is proper” It refers to kosher food.

YOU WILL HAVE A TEST ON THIS MATERIAL TOMORROW. STUDY!!

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