Judaism

Chapter 2.3

Early Hebrews
Ancient Ancestors of Jews
Nomadic Pastoralist that came to

Fertile Crescent around 2000 BC

Hebrew writing make foundation for

Hebrew and Christian Bible

Torah- Sacred text of Judaism/Part

of Hebrew Bible

Origins
Abraham- God told Abraham to abandon

Polytheism
Judaism- first monotheistic religion
12 Tribes of Israel- Jacob grandson of

Abraham
Patriarchs- Abraham/Isaac/Jacob
Canaan Egypt
Slavery- Moses leads slaves out of Egypt-

Exodus

Origins Continued...
10 Commandments- To Moses from God
No murder, no adultery, no stealing, no

lying, keep sabbath, no other gods, etc.

The Promise Land- Israel
Jews gain a united kingdom under David in

1000 BC
Jerusalem becomes capital of Kingdom
Conquered and Enslaved- Diaspora

Teachings
Monotheism- One God
Justice and Righteousness- kindness

and fairness
Strong code of ethics/behavior
Obedience to laws- 10

commandments, Mosaic Law, sacred

texts (Torah, Talmud, the Prophets, the
Writings)