1. Susan M. Pojer Horace Greeley HS Chappaqua, NY
The Ancient
Middle East
Susan M. Pojer Horace Greeley HS Chappaqua, NY

2. Abraham’s Journeys Abraham received message from god.
Migrate people from Ur (Mesopotamia) to the land of Canaan (present day Palestine).
Conditions were harsh in Canaan.

3. Ancient Palestine
1800 B.C. Drought and famine drove Hebrews from present day Palestine.
Israelites migrated to Egypt.
Enslaved
Believed god made an agreement with Moses
God = Ruler of heaven and earth…Hebrews = Chose people

4. “Shepherd of His People”
Moses
“Shepherd of His People”
“Prince of Egypt”

5. The Exodus - After many years, Moses led them to freedom.
- Led them into the Sinai Peninsula.
Moses heard the “voice of God”.
After wandering the desert for 40 years, set up a small state in Palestine.

6. Route of the Exodus

7. The Kingdom of Israel
After emering from Sinai Peninsula, migrated into Fertile Crescent
1025 B.C. – formed the Kingdom of Israel
Between Egypt and Mesopotamia
Two great Kings
David
Solomon

8. King David Skilled general
Unified Israel; made it a power in Middle East
Had a son named Solomon
David’s reign was marked by power and courage.

9. King Solomon Reign marked by peace Intellectual, noted for his wisdom.
Transformed city of Jerusalem into a great capital
Built palaces and temples
Taxed heavily to pay for buildings
People became upset
Revolts weakened kingdom.
After Solomon’s death, Israel was conquered and the Hebrews were forced into exile.

10. Conquest Persians conquered the fertile crescent in 500 B.C.
Allowed Hebrews to return.
Became upset, however, due to being ruled by foreigners
Persians, Greeks, and Romans

11. Diaspora
A.D. 70, the Jews (new name for Hebrews) revolted against the Romans.
Forced out of Palestine.
Scattering of Jews called “Diaspora”

12. Teachings of Judaism Beliefs developed slowly Monotheistic
Hebrews called god “Yahweh”

13. Yahweh’s “Covenant” With His People
The first 5 books of the Hebrew Bible.
The most sacred text in the Jewish religious tradition.
The Torah

14. Importance of Law God gave them the importance of law.
Better known as………..

15. Moses and the 10 Commandments A new “covenant” with Yahweh
Religious Law = Talmud

16. Cont’d Recorded in the Sinai Peninsula during the Exodus.
Made many other laws.
Standard was like Hammurabi’s code
How was it different?
Hebrews were one of few cultures that treated slaves with kindness…why?

17. Ethical World View These religious beliefs came to be called Judaism
Major belief = lead moral life
Religious teachers – Prophets
Did not regard rulers as gods.
Responsible for actions.

18. Misc. Judaism’s worship day is Saturday Place of worship – Synagogue
Important Figures – God, Moses
Holy Book - Torah

19. Mount Sinai

20. St. Catherine’s Monastery at Mount Sinai

21. King David’s Empire

22. Solomon’s
Kingdom

23. Kingdoms of
Judah
&
Israel