1. Judaism 2.01- Trace the development and assess
the achievements of early river
civilizations, including but not
limited to those around the
Huang-He, Nile, Indus, and Tigris-
Euphrates rivers.

2. Abraham’s Journey from Ur Canaan  The “Promised Land”

3. Yahweh's Covenant
“I will make nations of you, and kings shall come forth from you… And I will establish my covenant between me and you and your descendents after you throughout their generations for an everlasting covenant, to be God to you.”

4. Abraham’s Journeys

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

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

7. The Exodus Wandered the desert for 40 years
Moses Leads the Israelites out of Egypt
Proves God is watching over them
Wandered the desert for 40 years

8. Route of the Exodus

9. Moses and the 10 Commandmets A new “covenant” with Yahweh

10. Mount Sinai

11. King David’s Empire
King David- 2nd King of Israel, strong military leader

12. Solomon’s
Kingdom
Son of David
Height of the wealth and power

13. Kingdoms of Judah & Israel
Ten tribes in the north formed a new kingdom called Israel
2 formed Judah and became known as the Jews

14. Israelites in Captivity
722 BC Israel Fell to the Assyrians
586 BC Judah fell to the Chaldeans

15. Teachings Monotheism- Justice and Righteousness- Obedience to the Law-
there is only one God
Justice and Righteousness-
treat others fairly, respect your family, tell the truth, and don’t cheat
Obedience to the Law-
Most important are the Ten Commandments
Mosaic Law- guides aspects to Jewish life
Sacred Texts-
Torah is the most important
The Prophets, the Writings, and Talmud