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.) – 1st King of the Israelites David Solomon Ethical Monotheism Prophets Torah Pentateuch

The Ancient World

Ancient Israel

Early Canaanites—Tribal Culture

Early Canaan

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

Abraham Leaving Ur for Canaan

Abraham Sacrificing Isaac

Abraham

Yahweh--Jehovah YHWH—”I AM THAT I AM”

Joseph Sold Into Slavery

Moses and the Exodus

Moses Parts the Red Sea

Moses

Moses is Given the Covenant—The Ten Commandments

The Covenant

The Covenant

The Covenant/Ten Commandments

The Philistines

Saul—First King of Israel

King David

King David

King Solomon

King Solomon’s Wives

Israel Falls to Assyria and Babylon

Kingdoms of Israel & Judah

Babylonian King, Nebuchadnezzar

Nebuchadnezzar Destroys the Temple in Jerusalem

Ethical Monotheism Ethical relationship between the chosen people and their God Two-pronged—each side (Hebrews & God) must uphold his end

The Torah--The Laws of Moses

The Pentateuch (The Torah—First Five Books of the Bible)