Judaism
Key Features/Beliefs of Judaism God = Yahweh Monotheistic Holy Book Hebrew Bible Similar to the Old Testament of the Christian Bible
Key Features/Beliefs of Judaism God created the earth, but man broke his law. Jewish people were chosen by God, and given rules to live by: Ten Commandments Not keeping the law made people “unclean” Sacrifice was needed to be made clean again Stop here to read and analyze the Ten Commandments
Key People of Judaism Abraham = father of the Jewish (Hebrew) people Moses = leader who was called by God to lead Hebrews out of slavery in Egypt King David = the greatest King of the Kingdom of Israel
David and Goliath The Jews were often at war with the tribes and nations around them. Jewish kings were often warriors as well.
The Law and “Ceremonial Cleanliness”
From Kingdom to Captivity Disobedience led to the fall of the Jewish kings. The Hebrew people were taken into slavery by Babylonians. Jews believe a savior / messiah is coming to restore the kingdom