Monotheism

Brought to you by the Ancient Hebrews

Monotheism = One God- Egypt: Pharaoh

Amenhotep- Persia: Zoroaster/

Zoroastrianism- Hebrews: Yahweh

Hebrew People & Tradition - Abraham: Father of the

Hebrew People- Made a covenant (sacred

agreement) with Yahweh

- Yahweh gave protection, the Hebrews gave obedience

- Also, Abraham would be “father of many nations”

Hebrews in Egypt- Located between Nile

Delta and Sinai Peninsula

- Maybe slaves, maybe a buffer state

- Tradition says Moses led Hebrews out of Egypt into “promised land”

- During journey, Hebrew law (10 Commandments) and monotheism solidified

Kingdoms of Israel and Judah- 1026 BCE, Hebrews

establish kingdom on Eastern Mediterranean coast

- 920 BCE, splits into two kingdoms

Diaspora - to disperse/spread out

- Northern Kingdom of Israel Conquered by Assyria, 720 BCE

- Many Hebrews deported to Babylon

- Cultural Diffusion: bring monotheism with them (Zoroastrianism)

Judaism - Hebrew Religion- During this time, the

Torah (Hebrew/Jewish holy book) finalized

- Jewish faith becomes solidified