1. The Roots of Judaism Section 5 of Chapter 2
Early History:
Israelites or Hebrews, came to believe that God was taking a hand in their lives. As a result they recorded things in their most sacred text.

2. The Bible _______ or (Old Testament)
+ the teachings of Jesus (New Testament)
= The Bible

3. According to the Torah…
A man named ______ lived near Ur in Mesopotamia. About 2000 B.C. he and his family migrated to Palestine.
________ is considered the founder of Judaism
The Book of Genesis tells that a famine later forced many Israelites to Egypt, where they were ____________.

4. Moses leads the Exodus, or __________.
By 1000 B.C., the Israelites had set up a kingdom called Israel. David, a strong king united various warring tribes. His son, Solomon, turned ________ into an impressive capital.

5. Babylonian Captivity
Nebuchadnezzar forced many Israelites into captivity- it is here that the Israelites become known as _______.
The beliefs of Judaism differ from ancient peoples in many ways. The Israelites were _________, believing in one true God.

6. The _______Land

7. Teachings on Law and Morality
Israelite society was __________, that is, fathers and husbands were held with great legal and moral authority.
The 10 Commandments are a set of laws that Jews believe God gave them through _________.

8. The prophets also taught a strong code of _______,or moral standards of behavior.

9. __________
Scattering of people

10. Anti-Semitism Definition: _____________________________

11. Judaism
Judaism is considered a major world religion for its unique contribution to religious thought. It also influenced Christianity and Islam, two other monotheistic faiths that rose in the Middle East. Today Jews, Christians, and Muslims all honor Abraham, Moses and the prophets.
In the west, the shared heritage of Jews and Christians is known as Judeo-Christian tradition.