Bellringer Add monotheism, Exodus, and Ten Commandments to your Glossary (Objective 25)

Agenda Journey of the Hebrews

Objectives Students will be able to… 22. Identify the contributions of the Phoenicians. 23. List conquerors of Mesopotamia between 1700 BCE and 600 BCE. 24. List the conquerors of Egypt between 1700 BCE and 600 BCE. 25. Explain the origins of Judaism.

Objective #25 Journey of the Hebrews

The Importance of Abraham Known as the Father of the Hebrews A shepherd from Ur Made a covenant with Yahweh (God) Took the Hebrews from Ur to Canaan

Abraham’s Covenant Covenant = an agreement between God and people Abraham agreed to move to Canaan and worship the one true God, and in return Yahweh promised that his descendants would be safe and prosper This is why Canaan is referred to as the “Promised Land”

Yahweh Yahweh is the God of the Hebrews The belief in only one true God is known as monotheism Yahweh is not tied to a place, but is all-being and everywhere

The Promised Land (First Try) Located on the Eastern Edge of the Mediterranean Occupied by the Phoenicians Also known as Palestine Near the modern day countries of Israel, Syria, Lebanon, and Jordan

The Promised Land (First Try) Located on the Eastern Edge of the Mediterranean Occupied by the Phoenicians Also known as Palestine Near the modern day countries of Israel, Syria, Lebanon, and Jordan

Objective #25 Hebrews in Canaan

Life in Canaan After moving to Canaan, Abraham and the Hebrew people experience a Famine Famine is an extreme scarcity of food that leads to widespread hunger Because of this Famine, the Hebrews leave Canaan for Egypt

The Promised Land (Part 2) After wandering in the wilderness, the Hebrews returned to Canaan Canaan wasn’t empty! Phoenicians Philistines

The 12 Tribes The Hebrews were divided into 12 tribes, each ruled by a judge One famous judge was a woman, Deborah

King David United the tribes and defeated the Philistines Founded the Hebrew Kingdom Built Jerusalem as the capital city Brought the Ark of the Covenant to Jerusalem

King Solomon Built the first great temple in Jerusalem Raised taxes to pay for building projects Known for his wisdom

The Hebrew Kingdom Split into two – Israel and Judah Over Solomon’s taxes Israel conquered by Assyrians, Judah conquered by the Babylonians

Hebrew Beliefs Monotheism – Yahweh Objective #26 Hebrew Beliefs Monotheism – Yahweh Chosen people – not worried about converting people, just avoiding death Hebrews founded a religion which became known as Judaism (after Judah) Learn about the holy book and some beliefs in your Hebrew Law Code HW

Fun with Maps! Complete the Journey of the Hebrews Map activity There are several parts, follow directions carefully! This will be graded!

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HW Read 24-28 Complete the Hebrew Law Code worksheet.

Unit 3 test Around November 15th