(According to Jewish history) The Early Hebrews (pg. 226-231) (According to Jewish history)
I. Appearance of Hebrews in Southwest Asia A. 2000-1500BC B. Simple herders C. Hebrew’s religion, Judaism D. Abraham : God told Abraham to leave home and lead his family west E. Settled in Canaan
II. Moses A. Many Hebrews had settled in Egypt (possibly due to famine) B. Pharaoh feared Hebrews & enslaved them C. God told Moses to lead Hebrews out of slavery & Egypt
D. Pharaoh refused & plagues struck Egypt E. Pharaoh then agreed & Moses led them out (journey called the Exodus)
III. Law A. Hebrews wandered desert & came to Mount Sinai B. God gave Moses Ten Commandments: code of morals & laws C. Hebrews agreed to worship only one god, monotheism
IV. Return to Canaan A. Jews wandered for 40 years B. Became known as Israelites when settled back in Canaan C. Lived in small, scattered villages with no central gov.
V. Kings unite Israelites A. Philistines invade Israelite land B. Israelites choose single ruler who becomes king: Saul
VI. David A. Saul didn’t like him B. Became king when Saul died C. Strong soldier (David & Goliath) D. Established Jerusalem as capital
VII. Solomon A. David’s son. B. Became king when David died C. Expanded kingdom D. Expanded trade E. Known for wisdom F. Constructed “The Temple” in Jerusalem
VIII. Invaders conquer and rule A. Israel splits: Israel & Judah B. Chaldeans capture Jerusalem & destroy “The Temple” C. Jews enslaved & taken to Babylon
D. Persians conquered Chaldeans &. allowed Jews to return & rebuild D. Persians conquered Chaldeans & allowed Jews to return & rebuild Temple E. Esther helps Jews survive under Persian rule F. Some didn‘t return, beginning the Diaspora =the scattering of Jews out of Israel
IX. Independence & Conquest A. Maccabees led successful revolt 160’s BC -- Hannukah ` B. Israel independent for about 100 years C. Israel conquered by Romans
D. Some tried to rebel. E. Romans put down rebellion & destroyed Temple F. Teachers like Johanan ben Zaccai clarify Jewish teachings
X. Women in Hebrew Society A. Women few rights (obey fathers & husbands, arranged marriages, didn’t inherit) B. Ruth: example of familial devotion C. Stayed with mother-in-law even when husband died