Hebrews: Radical Theology

I. Hebrews

A. Early History

1. Nomadic people - probable origins in Sumeria

2. Adam

3. Noah and the Ark

4. Abram (Abraham)

Abraham’s Journey from UrAbraham’s Journey from Ur

Canaan The “Promised Land”Canaan The “Promised Land”

Abraham’s JourneysAbraham’s Journeys

5. Ishmael and Isaac

6. Jacob (Israel)

7. Twelve Tribes

Abraham’s GeneaologyAbraham’s Geneaology

ABRAHAMABRAHAM SARAHSARAHHAGARHAGAR

IsaacIsaac

EsauEsauJacobJacob

12 Tribes of Israel

12 Tribes of Israel

Ishmael

Ishmael

12 Arabian Tribes

12 Arabian Tribes

B. Latter History

1. Joseph and Egypt

2. Moses and the Promised Land

3. Settle in modern Israel 1200 BC

4. Found independent kingdom 1000 BC

5. King David and King Solomon (970-930 BC)

Solomon’s

Kingdom

Solomon’s

Kingdom

6. Temple Worship and many rites and rituals

7. Ark of the Covenant8. Splits in two 930 BC - Israel in north,

Judah in south

Inside the Temple Tabernacle

Inside the Temple Tabernacle

The Arcof the

Covenant

The Arcof the

Covenant

8. Israel Conquered by Assyrians 722 BC 9. Judah Conquered 586 BC by

Nebuchadnezzer II of Babylon 10. Hebrews exiled to Babylon until 538 BC -

Persia defeats Babylon11. Restoration of Israel thereafter (not as

impressive).12. Eventual Puppets of the Romans13. Jesus of Nazareth 14. Roman Diaspora 70AD (Nation is gone for

good)15. Restoration May 14, 1948 – Right of Return

C. Major contributions of Hebrews to modern society

1. Monotheism

2. Covenant - moral responsibility, contract with God

3. Linear time

4. Also contribute significantly to individualism

Yahweh’s “Covenant” With His People

Yahweh’s “Covenant” With His People

The TorahThe Torah

The first 5 books of the Hebrew Bible.

The most sacred text in the Jewish religious tradition.

The first 5 books of the Hebrew Bible.

The most sacred text in the Jewish religious tradition.