1. The Hebrews
Mod 3.5 pgs

2. 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

3. 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

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

5. 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

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

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

9. 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

10. 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

11. 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

12. 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

13. 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?