The Ancient Hebrews Objective 2.5- Analyze the development and growth of Major eastern and western religions. (Today Judaism)
Abraham’s Geneaology HAGAR ABRAHAM SARAH Ishmael Isaac 12 Arabian Tribes Jacob Esau 12 Tribes of Israel
Abraham’s Journey from Ur Canaan The “Promised Land” About 2000 BC Abraham left the Sumerian city of Ur. Abraham moved to the land of Canaan Abraham is the father of the Hebrews or Israelites Canaan The “Promised Land”
Abraham’s Journeys
Yahweh’s “Covenant” With His People Israelites believed they had a covenant or promise with God. The first 5 books of the Hebrew Bible. The most sacred text in the Jewish religious tradition. The Torah
Ancient Palestine (Canaan) Canaan would become the “promise land” of the Israelites or Hebrews. Canaan is located between Egypt and Mesopotamia.
“Shepherd of His People” Moses There was a great famine in the land of Canaan Israelites went to Egypt to find food. Egyptians enslaved them Moses became their leader “Prince of Egypt” “Shepherd of His People”
The Exodus
Route of the Exodus
Moses and the 10 Commandmets A new “covenant” with Yahweh
King David’s Empire King David was the greatest king of the Israelites.
King Solomon’s Temple Floor Plan The First Temple
Inside the Temple Tabernacle The Arc of the Covenant is a sacred monument holding the ten commandments.
Israelites in Captivity
Recreation of Ancient Jerusalem
The Temple Mount, Jerusalem Today Solomon’s Temple Wall: The “Wailing” Wall
Monotheism and Polytheism On notebook paper draw a vin diagram (two large circles) Using the Vin-diagram compare and contrast the religion of the Israelites and Egyptians. (hint one is Polytheistic, the other is Monotheistic) Draw a picture describing the religion of the Egyptians Draw a picture regarding the religion of the Israelites. (Be Creative!)