1. Chapter 6 Lesson 1
Beginning

2. PG 140 Beginnings Judaism- modern and ancient religion
The Israelites of Southwest Asia began worshipping one god- monotheism
They believed God sent prophets to communicate with them
Believed God was powerful but also good and just- he expected goodness
Believed individuals could connect with God through prayer, study, and good acts.
Judaism was unique for practicing monotheism.

3. PG 141 Hebrew Bible Abraham
Recorded history and writings became Hebrew Bible- Tanakh
Explained Judaism the beliefs of the Israelites.
Judaism played an important part in the development of Christianity and Islam
Christians call the Hebrew Bible- the Old Testament- Christianity grew directly from Judaism and Islam accepted many of the same beliefs.
Around 1200BC- Egypt’s empire died and the Israelites along with others created new kingdoms
Survived on herding and trading
Abraham and his family migrated to Canaan- these were believed to be the ancestors of ancient Israelites
The Hebrew Bible says God told Abraham to go to Canaan and it would be his descendant’s forever- This land is often called the Promise Land because of God’s promise to Abraham
Hebrew Bible
Abraham

4. PG 142 Isaac and Jacob Moses and the Exodus
Isaac was Abraham’s son, Jacob was his grandson- headed the family after Abraham died
The Hebrew Bible says- an angel gave Jacob the name Israel- and he had 12 sons who each became the leaders of the 12 tribes “The Twelve Tribes of Israel”
Jacobs family left Canaan due to famine
Went to Egypt- lived peacefully for several generations- population increased- pharaoh got scared- forced the Israelites into slavery
Israelites wanted freedom from slavery
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Isaac and Jacob
Moses and the Exodus

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Moses was a prophet who heard Gods voice from a burning bush to confront the pharaoh- according to the Hebrew Bible.
The Hebrew Bible says that when the Pharaoh refused to set them free, God sent 10 plagues upon Egypt.
The text says- at first the Pharaoh agreed and told the Israelites to leave but then sent his army after them
According to the Hebrew Bible- when they reached the Red Sea- God parted the Sea so they could walk through –then let the water back flooding the army
The Exodus was the Israelites departure from Egypt and is celebrated every year.
According to the Hebrew Bible- the Israelites received a covenant
The covenant

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The covenant was that God would return the Israelites to Canaan if they promised to follow his teachings- which he delivered to Moses on Mt. Sinai- which later became the Torah- and included the Ten Commandments.
The central idea of the ten Commandments was loyalty
These commandments shaped the moral principles of many nations
They promoted social justice

7. PG 144 The Land of Canaan Who were the Canaanites ?
Hebrew Bible says Moses died before the Israelites reached Canaan
Began in 3000BC as a nomadic tribe
The Phoenicians were one Canaanite group- they lived in cities along the Mediterranean Sea- they were skilled traders and sailors
Phoenicians plotted voyages using the sun and moon

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The Phoenicians soon controlled the Mediterranean Sea- they were famous fort heir purple dye- they settled new areas as they traded including Carthage- a very powerful city
The Phoenicians settles and traded and created their own written language- invented the first alphabet- made writing and record keeping easier- spread their alphabet with trade.
The Philistines invaded the Mediterranean areas around 1200BC. They were also known as “Sea People”
Set up 5 walled towns in Southern Canaan on the Mediterranean
Skilled at making tools and weapons- had a strong army- accepted others ideas but kept their own religion and language.
Philistines

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Military Conquest
Because of others the Israelites had a tough time of taking Canaan as theirs
Joshua led them in a series of battles
The Israelites took control of the city of Jerico
The Hebrew Bible says that any land seixed was split between the 12 tribes

10. PG 147 Life in Canaan The Tabernacle
After many battles the Israelites took over Canaan and settled there
They adapted to their new environment
Lived in two level houses- made of mud- brick or stone- clay floors- wood beams- and thatched roofs- slept on upper level of the home
Worshipped God in big tents- tabernacle- believed to house God’s presence- move able- contained many valuable artifacts- eventually located at Shilo.