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…