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Ancient Civ 4: The Hebrews. 4. The Ancient Hebrews. Israelites. The most influential of smaller Mid Eastern groups were the Jews, who developed the 1 st clearly developed monotheistic religion.
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Ancient Civ 4: The Hebrews
4. The Ancient Hebrews
Israelites • The most influential of smaller Mid Eastern groups were the Jews, who developed the 1st clearly developed monotheistic religion. • The Jews, a Semitic people influenced by Babylonian civ, settled near the Mediterranean around 1200 B.C.E. • Their history of God’s guidance of the Jews formed the basis for the Hebrew Bible. • The Jewish religion and moral code persisted even as the Jewish state suffered domination by foreign rulers. • Jewish monotheism sustained Jewish culture to the present, and served as the basis for the development of Christianity and Islam. • No premium on converting non-Jews. • God linked to ethical conduct.
Yahweh’s “Covenant” With His People • The first 5 books of the Hebrew Bible. • The most sacred text in the Jewish religious tradition. The Torah
Father Abraham • Hebrew Bible describes Jews as descendants of Abraham, who migrated from Mesopotamia to Palestine.
Abraham’s Geneaology HAGAR ABRAHAM SARAH Ishmael Isaac 12 Arabian Tribes Jacob Esau 12 Tribes of Israel
Moses • Drought in Palestine caused many Hebrews to migrate to Egypt, where they were enslaved by pharaohs. • Here they remained in bondage until Moses led a mass exodus out of Egypt. • From there, they wandered back to Palestine.
Moses “Prince of Egypt” “Shepherd of His People”
Moses and the 10 Commandmets A new “covenant” with Yahweh
Kings of Israel • 1st king of the Israelites was Saul (1020-1000 B.C.E.). • After his death, David reunited the Israelites, defeated the Philistines, and regained control over Palestine. • David made Jerusalem the capital, and unified the kingdom. • David’s son Solomon expanded trade and the kingdom itself. Israel reached its height of power under Solomon. • Kingdom of Israel declined after Solomon’s death, and the Jews fell to Babylonian captivity, and later the Persians.
Solomon’s Kingdom
The Temple Mount, Jerusalem Today Solomon’s Temple Wall
Works Cited • Images from: Susan M. PojerHorace Greeley HS Chappaqua, NY, www. Powerpoinpalooza.net • Adas, M., Gilbert, M.J., Schwartz, S.B., & Stearns, P.N. (2007). World civilizations: The global experience. (5th ed.). New York: Pearson Education.