1. The Judeo-Christian Tradition

2. A. Judaism
The early history of the Hebrews is contained in the Old Testament
Hebrews were monotheistic
Believed that God gave them the power to choose between good and evil

3. Judaism
Developed the Ten Commandments, focused more on morality then politics

4. B. Christianity
Christianity develops after the death of Jesus of Nazareth.
The new religion stressed that all should be accepted and equal under Jesus.
Becomes a core idea of democracy.

6. C. Islam Last of the three great monotheistic religions.
Stressed equality and come to the aid of people in distress.

7. D. Monotheistic Contributions to Democracy
1. The duty of the individual to combat oppression
2. The worth of the individual
3. The equality of people before God

8. E. The Renaissance
European cultural and artistic movement c
Renewed interest in non-church matters
Explored ideas about political power, role of government
Stressed importance of individual
Vs.

10. E. The Reformation Questioned abuses of Roman Catholic Church
Stressed individual relationship with God
Renaissance and Reformation challenged authority of monarchs and popes, emphasized importance of individual