1. The Hebrews Origins of Judaism

2. Hebrews Became known as the Jews Moved from Mesopotamia to Canaan; became slaves in Egypt Practiced the world’s first monotheistic religion: Judaism

3. Basic Beliefs of Judaism Believe in one God Believe that God will send a messiah (savior) to save the Jewish people Believe the following are central to their society: –Education –Justice and righteousness –Obedience and law

4. Sacred Texts The Torah is the most sacred text of Judaism were all of the origins and basic laws of Judaism are recorded. The Torah is the first of three parts of the Hebrew Bible or Tanach. It also contains the messages of the Hebrew prophets (people who are said to receive messages from God). The final part contains books of poetry, songs, stories, lessons, proverbs, and history.

5. Four Important Hebrew Leaders Abraham – called the “father of the Hebrews;” introduced belief in God to the Hebrews; lead the Hebrews into Canaan Moses – great leader of the Hebrews; lead the Hebrews out of slavery in Egypt; God gave Moses the Ten Commandments (10 most important laws to live by; foundation of Judaism) to give to the Hebrews King David – founder of the Kingdom of Israel; established Jerusalem as a holy city King Solomon – built the first great Jewish temple; making Jerusalem and its temple powerful symbols of the Jewish faith in God