1. Judaism
Reading the Torah

2. 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

3. Abraham’s Journeys from Ur Canaan  The “Promised Land”

4. “Shepherd of His People”
Route of the Exodus
“Shepherd of His People”
“Prince of Egypt”

5. Moses and the 10 Commandments A new “covenant” with Yahweh
Mount Sinai
The Arc of the Covenant

6. The Temple Mount, Jerusalem Today
Solomon’s Temple Wall: The “Wailing” Wall

7. Kingdoms of
Judah
&
Israel

8. Israelites in Captivity

9. Focus Questions:
What are the major tenants (core beliefs) of Judaism?
How do Jews understand the “nature of god”?
How do Jews understand the “nature of the universe”?
How do Jews view their place in this universe?
How do Jews view their relationship with god?