JEWISH HISTORY Jewish History
Ancient Judaism The ancient history of the Jewish people, including their politics, culture and religion.
Key Words Sacred = holy Covenant = a sacred agreement (God & Abraham) Prophet = holy men and women who carry messages from God to the people The Temple and the Synagogue = sacred buildings of the Jews Exile = being thrown out of your native country Rabbi = teacher of the laws of Judaism Sabbath = the Holy day of the Jews (Saturday) Messiah = ‘anointed one’ – the great leader who the Jews expected to lead them to freedom
History of Judaism Video Jewish History History of Judaism Video
Ancient Judaism Timeline BCE CE 2000 1900 1800 1700 1600 1500 1400 1300 1200 1100 1000 900 800 700 600 500 400 300 200 100 0 100 Self ruled in Canaan Independent Kingdom Exile in Babylon Roman Rule Slavery in Egypt Greek Invasion Temple Destroyed Abraham Belief in one God Covenant with God Move to Promised Land of Canaan Moses Leads people out of slavery God gives Moses the 10 Commandments on Mount Sinai David King of Israel Great warrior wins many battles Son Soloman builds the Temple in Jerusalem Prophet’s Warnings Birth of Jesus Temple Rebuilt In 70 CE the Jews revolt against Rome. Their rebellion is crushed. Jerusalem is conquered. The Temple is destroyed. The Jews are sent into a worldwide exile.