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Notes 8. Chapter 6. Beginnings. Judaism is both an ancient and modern religion. Unlike other civilizations of the time, the Israelites were monotheistic. The practice of monotheism made Judaism unique among ancient religions. . Hebrew Bible. Tanakh - Hebrew Bible

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  1. Notes 8 Chapter 6

  2. Beginnings • Judaism is both an ancient and modern religion. • Unlike other civilizations of the time, the Israelites were monotheistic. The practice of monotheism made Judaism unique among ancient religions.

  3. Hebrew Bible • Tanakh- Hebrew Bible • A record of their beliefs and history. • Judaism played an important role in the development of Christianity and Islam.

  4. Abraham • Father of faith. • Abraham and his family migrated from Mesopotamia and settles in Canaan. • Canaan- promise land and today the countries of Lebanon, Israel, and Jordan. • Ancient ancestor of the Israelites. • God made a promise that he would inherit the promise land.

  5. Isaac and Jacob • Issac- son of Abraham. Father of Jacob. • Jacob- changes his name to Israel which mean “one who struggles with God”. • Jacobs 12 sons became the leaders of tribes. They were the sncestors of the Twelve tribes of Israel.

  6. Moses • Freed the Hebrews from pharaoh. • The departure of the Israelites out of slavery is known as Exodus. • Passover- a holy festival celebrated in remembrance of their freedom from slavery. • Wrote the 10 commandments.

  7. The Land of Canaan • Joshua guided the Israelites into Canaan. • People living in Canaan were the Canaanites and the Philistines. • They were polytheistic believers.

  8. Philistines • Migrated from near present-day Greece. • They were skilled in making iron weapons. • Had the strongest army in Canaan. • They kept their own language and religion but accepted many ideas and practices from their neighbors in Canaan.

  9. Military Conquest • Joshua led them in series of battles to conquer Canaan. • Joshua and the Israelites marched around the walls of Jericho for 6 days and on the seventh day the walls collapsed.

  10. The Tabernacle • Housed a sacred object called the Ark of the Covenant. • The ark, a gold –covered wooden chest, held tablets, or stone slabs. • The Israelites believed the ark was a sign of Gods presence.

  11. King Saul • Samuel anointed Saul as king. • First king of Israel. • Israelites won many battles against the Philistines. • Became very famous. • Disobeyed some of God’s commandments.

  12. King David • Defeated Goliath. • A fine musician and poet. • Saul tried to kill David. • Wrote the Book of Psalms. • Established Jerusalem as the capital of Israel. • Know as the greatest king.

  13. Solomon • Son of David. • Brought a long time of peace and prosperity to the people of Israel. • Built the first temple. • Wrote proverbs.

  14. The Fall of Israel The Assyrians and the Chaldeans built powerful empires. When the kingdom of Israel refused to pay tribute, the Assyrians invaded Israel in 722 B.C.

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