The Hebrews Mod 3.5 pgs. 105-113

Religion, Origin Category of Religion Origin Judaism Ethical monotheism Origin Time 1800BCE – nomadic people in the area east of the Mediterranean (moved southwest into Egypt for a time) sedentary settlement in Canaan around 800 BCE Place Canaan – between Jordan River and Mediterranean Sea

Beliefs, Practices, Rituals Relationship between God and People Covenant (mutual promise) – belief in one God, ethical life – in return God protects Practices/Rituals Passover – recall the exodus (leaving Egypt) Scroll nailed to door w/ scripture Sabbath, Shabat

Written Rules/Guidelines/Text 10 Commandments – spells out the covenant Torah – Jewish Bible – first 5 books of the Old Testament Talmud

Role of Priests Women Rabbi’s – instruct, and preach to Jewish followers Prophets – taught the Jewish people about the duty to worship God Abraham Moses Ezekiel Micah Raise children in the religious tradition Deborah – one of the judges Cannot serve as religious leaders

Relationship between Government and Religion Israel – Federation 12 Tribes – judges Not a Theocracy, but a religious state Religious law also secular law

Expansion and Influence of other Cultures Laid the foundation for Christianity and Islam Monotheism Pioneered ethical religion Day of rest leads to weekends

Hebrew Civilization What important political development occurred in Hebrew society between 1020 and 922 BCE? United under three Kings – Saul, David, and Soloman New Kingdom called Israel David established Jerusalem as the Capitol Ruled for 100 years

Hebrew Civilization Discuss the major developments that occurred in the Kingdom of Israel under Solomon. He helped create a trading empire Kingdom divided due to high taxes Great Temple built in Jerusalem – house the Ark of the Covenant

Hebrew Civilization Describe the fate of the Hebrews after Solomon’s rule. The Kingdom divided into Judah and Israel Weakened the Kingdom – left them open to revolt and invasion

Create a Timeline consisting of the following events in Hebrew history Great Temple Built Federation of Tribes in Canaan Abraham’s descendants migrate to Egypt The Exodus (leave Egypt) Kingdom of Israel 10 Commandments given to Moses Division of Kingdom of Isreal

The Ten Commandments What can we learn about how ancient Hebrew society was organized? What do the laws reflect about their religious beliefs compared to other societies around them? What does this document tell us about the values and ideals of ancient Hebrew society? What similarities and differences do you see with the Code of Hammurabi?