Describe the importance of the Phoenician alphabet Describe the importance of the Phoenician alphabet. How did it affect the Mediterranean world and later civilizations? Bell Ringer
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Judaism Chapter 2, Section 5
Israelites believed that God was present everywhere, that he knows everything and has complete power. Considered themselves to be God’s, “chosen people.” How did their beliefs compare with other religions at that time? Key vocabulary: covenant, Moses The Beliefs of Judaism
The Ten Commandments are the core beliefs of Judaism The Israelites believe that God delivered the Commandments to them through Moses. (Set religious duties toward God and rules for correct behavior.) The Torah set out many other laws from how food should be prepared to punishments for crimes. Judaism and Women Prophets – told the Israelites how God wanted them to live. Preached a code of ethics (moral behavior.) Live good and decent lives All people were equal before God Kings had to obey God’s law as well The Ten Commandments
Because of being exiled, the Jewish people scattered to different parts of the World. But wherever they settled they preserved their heritage. (Close communities, obeyed their religious laws, worshiped in temples, and followed their traditions.) Judaism has influenced other major religions of the world. Christianity Islam The Effects of Judaism