1. Ch 1 Sec 3 Principles of Judaism

2. Benchmark ques.
Jewish and Christian beliefs differ from the Greco-Roman tradition in matters concerning the importance of
A. the role of law
B. individual mortality
C. belief in one God
D. the family unit

4. Ch 1 sec3 Principles of Judaism
Vocabulary
Polytheistic
Belief in many Gods (Greeks, and early Romans)
Monotheistic
Belief in one God (Jews, Christians, Muslims)
Judaism
Monotheistic religion based on the teachings of the Torah
Torah
Jewish holy text
Also known as the Five Books of Moses and the Old Testament.

5. Vocabulary cont. Covenant Sabbath Prophet diasphora Famine A promise
A holy day for rest and worship
Saturday
(Sabado)
Prophet
Spiritual leader who God communicates through.
Abraham, Moses, “Jesus,” Muhammad, etc.
diasphora
The scattering of the Jews
Famine
Hunger, starvation

6. The Ancient Israelites
Abraham migrated to Canaan, near the eastern Mediterranean coast
Abraham founded the Israelite nation

7. God’s Covenant with the Israelites
The Israelites were monotheistic, meaning they “believed in one God”.
They believed God would protect & provide for them as long as they followed God’s laws.

8. Teachings on Law and Morality
The Torah established moral principles & set out laws
The Ten Commandments became part of the cultural foundation of Western civilization.
Sabbath =‘s holy day for rest & worship (Friday night to Saturday night)

9. The Scattering of the Jews
Babylonian captivity of started the “Diaspora” or scattering of the Jews.
Due to Diaspora a new religion was created in Judea, Christianity 30 AD – leader was Jesus Christ
Some remained in Babylon & some migrated to other parts of the Middle East & Mediterranean
!Very Important Info Below!
The culture & religion of Judaism contributed to the raise of the democratic concept,
“the rule of law”

11. Review Questions

12. This is a promise or binding agreement?
This is a holy day for rest & worship?
The Israelite who led his people out of Egypt?
The event that scattered the Jewish people?
He was the spiritual leader who interprets God’s will?
What set the Jews apart from other people in the Roman empire & Egypt?
Who first migrated w/ his family to Canaan & there founded the Israelite nation?

13. 8. What is the sacred text of the Jews known as. 9
8. What is the sacred text of the Jews known as? 9. How did the religious beliefs of the Israelites differ from those of the ancient peoples? 10. Which religion was begun by a Jewish group after the diasporta? 11. To what democratic concept did Judaism contribute to the world?

14. Answers
3 pts each /33

15. Covenant
Sabbath
Moses
Diaspora
Prophet
They prayed to a single God/ monotheism
Abraham
Torah
People are free to make moral choices/ free will
Christianity
the concept of the “rule of law”