The Israelites Chapter 8.1 Beginnings

Judaism Ancient and modern religion Believed God sent prophets or messenger Monotheism-belief in one God

The Hebrew Bible Hebrew Bible or Tanakh Judaism played part in Christianity and Islam Christians call the Hebrew Bible the Old Testament

Abraham God called Abraham out of Mesopotamia God promised to give Abraham Canaan

Abraham’s Journey

Isaac and Jacob Isaac is Abraham’s son Jacob is Abraham’s grandson Jacob’s 12 sons became the leaders of the Tribes of Israel

Moses and the Exodus Israelites went to Egypt because of famine Pharaoh made them slaves Moses was called to deliver Israelites

Moses and the Exodus Pharaoh refused to let Israelites go God sent 10 plagues

Moses and the Exodus Pharaoh let Israelites go Pharaoh changed his mind Israelites were cornered between Egyptian army and Red Sea God parted the Sea and the Israelites walked across on dry land Pharaoh’s army was drowned

Moses and the Exodus The departure of the Israelites out of Egypt is known as the Exodus

The Covenant Israelites received a covenant or agreement with God God promised to return Israelites to Canaan Israelites promised to follow God’s teaching Received Torah-teaching from God

10 Commandments 10 commandments one important part of Torah

10 Commandments Loyalty to God is central idea Later helped shape the moral principals of many nations Promoted social justice Contribute to belief that laws should apply to all

The Land of Canaan Joshua became the leader after the death of Moses Canaanites and Philistines were living in Canaan

Who Were the Canaanites? Phoenicians- Lived along Mediterranean Skilled sailors Talented traders Excellent shipbuilders Invented purple dye made from shellfish Invented an alphabet

Philistines Known as “Sea People” Set up 5 walled towns Skilled in making iron tools and weapons

Military Conquest Joshua led the Israelites in battles One was the city of Jericho Joshua told the Israelites to march around the city walls Marched for 6 days while priests blew trumpets On the seventh day, “Joshua commanded the people, Shout for the Lord has given you the city….At the sound of the trumpet, when the people gave a loud shout, the wall collapsed.”

Military Conquest Any land sized by the Israelites was divided among the 12 tribes of Israel

Life in Canaan Most Israelites farmed and herded animals

The Tabernacle Israelite tribes worshipped God in a large tent Believed the tabernacle housed God’s presence Moved structure from place to place Tabernacle house the Ark of the Covenant Contained the Ten Commandments