Sources of the Democratic Tradition Section 3: Principles of Judaism Witness History Audio: God’s Promise The Ancient Israelites According to the Torah, Abraham migrated with his family westward from Mesopotamia to Canaan. There, near the eastern Mediterranean coast, Abraham founded the Israelite nation. Note Taking Transparency 51 God’s Covenant with the Israelites The Israelites were monotheistic, meaning they believed in one God. They believed God would protect and provide for them as long as they followed God’s laws. 1 of 5
Sources of the Democratic Tradition Section 3: Principles of Judaism Teachings on Law and Morality The Torah established moral principles and set out laws, including The Ten Commandments that became part of the cultural foundation of Western civilization. The Scattering of the Jews Not all Jews held during the Babylonian Captivity returned to Judea. Some remained in Babylon and some migrated to other parts of the Middle East and Mediterranean. QuickTake Section Quiz Progress Monitoring Transparency 2 of 5
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