1. The Development of Judaism
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The Development of Judaism

2. The Development of Judaism
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Exiled Judeans- spent 70 years away from Judah- became known as “Jews”
With no temple- they created synagogues and worshipped on the Sabbath
Persians defeated the Chaldeans- took Babylon and let the Jews return to Judah
Return to Judah

3. PG 155 What is the Hebrew Bible
Rebuilt Jerusalem- constructed a new temple called The Second Temple
Persians did not let them have their own government
Scribes and religious leaders guided the society
5 books, written on scrolls by Ezra became the Torah- later is became part of the Hebrew Bible
Hebrew Bible- made up of- the Torah, the prophets, and the writing- 24 books total.
Gives the laws/rules of the Israelites, also gives Jewish history and culture.
Genesis- first book gives view of human beings- tells how Earth was creates and believed historical events
Explains various world languages
What is the Hebrew Bible

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People could not communicate- Genesis says God scattered the people across the Earth
Later parts of the Hebrew Bible described their hopes for the future
Book of Daniel says Jews believed tat evil and suffering would replace goodness
Daniel would not worship the gods of Babylon- he was thrown into the lions den- but God protected him

5. PG 157 Jewish Daily Life The Jewish Family
Torah provided teachings about daily life including what to eat, what to wear, who to help, and how to be loyal to God
Family was important- Torah identified specific roles for mothers and fathers
Families stressed education
Reading the Torah was also central to Jewish life.
Women educated daughters in important Jewish traditions and the women of ancient Israel (like Ruth)
Jewish Daily Life
The Jewish Family

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Laws to Jews- what they could or couldn’t eat- example- no pork
Kosher food is prepared according to Jewish dietary laws.
Some special foods have religious significance- the Seder at Passover- celebrates the Exodus
Dietary Laws