Intro to JudaismIntro to Judaism

EQ: What are some key beliefsfound in Judaism?

The HebrewsThe Hebrews

A nomadic Middle Eastern group arising A nomadic Middle Eastern group arising during ancient timesduring ancient times

Influenced by Babylonian societyInfluenced by Babylonian society Migrated from Mesopotamia (fertile Migrated from Mesopotamia (fertile

crescent) to settle in SE corner of the crescent) to settle in SE corner of the Mediterranean c. 1600 BCEMediterranean c. 1600 BCE

Some migrated to Egypt Some migrated to Egypt

TimelineTimeline

1400-1200 BCE1400-1200 BCE: Hebrews from the : Hebrews from the Arabian Desert settle in Palestine Arabian Desert settle in Palestine (Canaan), today’s Israel – their homeland(Canaan), today’s Israel – their homeland

930 BCE930 BCE: internal revolts lead to division : internal revolts lead to division of Palestine; N = Israel, S = Judahof Palestine; N = Israel, S = Judah

722 BCE722 BCE: Assyrians defeat Israel: Assyrians defeat Israel 586 BCE586 BCE: Babylonian armies overrun : Babylonian armies overrun

Kingdom of Judah, inhabitants exiled to Kingdom of Judah, inhabitants exiled to Babylon, the term “Jew” arisesBabylon, the term “Jew” arises

Timeline ContinuedTimeline Continued

539 BCE539 BCE: Persians capture Babylon & let : Persians capture Babylon & let Jewish exiles return to homelandJewish exiles return to homeland

------------------ 70 CE70 CE: the Romans suppress a Hebrew : the Romans suppress a Hebrew

revolt & the Jews are expulsed (kicked revolt & the Jews are expulsed (kicked out)out)

1948 CE1948 CE: the modern state of Israel is : the modern state of Israel is declareddeclared

Key PeopleKey People

AbrahamAbraham: : made covenant w/ Godmade covenant w/ God MosesMoses: leads his people from servitude in : leads his people from servitude in

Egypt to Palestine c. 13Egypt to Palestine c. 13thth Century BCE Century BCE SaulSaul: the 1: the 1stst Hebrew King Hebrew King DavidDavid: succeeds Saul, “the Lord is my : succeeds Saul, “the Lord is my

Shepard,” (defeats Goliath)Shepard,” (defeats Goliath) SolomonSolomon: David’s son, builds temple in : David’s son, builds temple in

JerusalemJerusalem

Religious TenetsReligious Tenets

God’s “chosen people”God’s “chosen people” Denounce evil & oppressionDenounce evil & oppression Demand justice for the poor & weakDemand justice for the poor & weak Follow God’s laws, found in the Follow God’s laws, found in the TorahTorah The The TorahTorah = the 1 = the 1stst 3 books of the Hebrew 3 books of the Hebrew

Bible; the 1Bible; the 1stst 5 books of the Old Testament; 5 books of the Old Testament; sacred textsacred text The law of Moses = “love thy neighbor as thyself”The law of Moses = “love thy neighbor as thyself” The Ten CommandmentsThe Ten Commandments

What are these photos What are these photos of?of?

ContributionsContributions

Development of monotheismDevelopment of monotheism Old Testament: where Hebrews recorded Old Testament: where Hebrews recorded

their history, moral principles, and their history, moral principles, and religious beliefsreligious beliefs This is the 1st part of the Christian BibleThis is the 1st part of the Christian Bible

Set moral standards/ethics for people Set moral standards/ethics for people and relationshipsand relationships

Influence Christianity & IslamInfluence Christianity & Islam

DiasporaDiaspora

Jews are forced to leave their homeland Jews are forced to leave their homeland

DiasporaDiaspora = the scattering of Jews to = the scattering of Jews to places outside of Palestineplaces outside of Palestine

The Diaspora sent Jews to different The Diaspora sent Jews to different places all over the worldplaces all over the world

Jewish IdentityJewish Identity

Even after the Diaspora, the Jews Even after the Diaspora, the Jews maintain their identity.maintain their identity. Live in close-knit communitiesLive in close-knit communities

Obey their religious laws & traditionsObey their religious laws & traditions

Traditions are what set them apart, but also Traditions are what set them apart, but also what allows them to survive persecutionwhat allows them to survive persecution

TIMELINETIMELINE

Create a timeline of Hebrew Create a timeline of Hebrew historyhistory Check your notes for important Check your notes for important

datesdates Use your text if you feel the need Use your text if you feel the need

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CHART ITCHART IT

Judaism, Christianity, IslamJudaism, Christianity, Islam 1. Founder, 2. Key beliefs, 3. Traditions, 1. Founder, 2. Key beliefs, 3. Traditions,

4. When, 5. Where (& where today?), 6. 4. When, 5. Where (& where today?), 6. Sacred Text, 7. Contributions/InfluenceSacred Text, 7. Contributions/Influence

In-Class AssignmentIn-Class Assignment

Construct a map of the Hebrew timeline. Construct a map of the Hebrew timeline. ****Only BCE dates. Use your text!Only BCE dates. Use your text!

Show me where the Hebrews have been Show me where the Hebrews have been over the course of their early history; over the course of their early history; cities, regions, physical geography, cities, regions, physical geography, migratory patternsmigratory patterns – must have: – must have: Palestine (today’s Israel), Babylon, Palestine (today’s Israel), Babylon, PersiaPersia

Might not hurt to do a rough draft…Might not hurt to do a rough draft…

Exit Ticket:Exit Ticket:

What did you find out about Judaism?What did you find out about Judaism?

1. Today I learned….1. Today I learned….

2. I would like to learn more about… 2. I would like to learn more about…