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Principles of Judaism Chapter 1 Section 3
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Focus Question Why did the concept of law mean so much to the Jewish People?
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God’s Covenant with the Israelites
They are monotheistic They believe that they are the “Chosen People.” God is to protect them and provide them with a homeland “The Promised Land.” They developed the Torah, which hold their laws they need to obey
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Teaching on Law and Morality
10 Commandments- stress religious and individual conduct Thou shall not kill Don’t steal Not commit adultery (don’t cheat) Don’t worship any other gods, but their God.
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Teaching on Law and Morality
Seven Universal Laws-applied to all people not just Israelites. Similar to 10 commandments, but commands people to establish courts and enforce the other laws Prophets (spiritual leaders) taught a strong code of ethics
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Scattering of Jews Due to the division of Israel (Israel and Judah) after Solomon’s death They were captured by the Babylonians and Nebuchadnezzar destroyed their temple and forced them into exile.
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Scattering of Jews Years later they were also under the rule of the Persians (who freed them) Went back to “Promise Land” Conquered by Roman’s (who destroyed the 2nd temple after a revolt by the Jews).
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