Ancient Israel
Religion:
Judaism: The religion of the Jews, based on the Old Testament and the Talmud and having as its central point a belief in the one God as transcendent creator of all things and the source of all righteousness. People:
Abraham Moses King Saul King David King Solomon King Nebuchadnezzar Phoenician Philistine King Herod Locations:
Canaan Mount Sinai Jerusalem Judah Babylon Syrian Desert Mediterranean Sea Dead Sea Red Sea |
Vocabulary:
Alphabet Covenant Diaspora Empire Exile Messiah Monotheism Prophet Proverb Rabbi Sabbath Synagogue Torah Tribe Tribute Ancient Israel
After completing this section you should be able to answer all of the following questions: 1. The beliefs of the Ancient Israelites turned into what world religion? 2. Explain Abraham’s influence in Judaism. 3. Explain Moses’s role in Judaism. 4. Define religion. 5. Describe the basic beliefs of Judaism. 6. Identify the founders of Judaism. 7. How do the beliefs of the Ancient Israelites influence us today? |
Explore & LearnHistor for Kids: West Asia
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