1. (According to Jewish history)
The Early Hebrews
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(According to Jewish history)

2. I. Appearance of Hebrews in Southwest Asia
A BC
B. Simple herders
C. Hebrew’s religion, Judaism
D. Abraham : God told Abraham to
leave home and lead his family west
E. Settled in Canaan

4. II. Moses A. Many Hebrews had settled in
Egypt (possibly due to famine)
B. Pharaoh feared Hebrews &
enslaved them
C. God told Moses to lead
Hebrews out of slavery & Egypt

5. D. Pharaoh refused & plagues struck
Egypt
E. Pharaoh then agreed & Moses led
them out (journey called the Exodus)

6. III. Law A. Hebrews wandered desert & came to Mount Sinai
B. God gave Moses Ten Commandments: code of morals & laws
C. Hebrews agreed to worship
only one god, monotheism

7. IV. Return to Canaan
A. Jews wandered for 40 years
B. Became known as Israelites when settled back in Canaan
C. Lived in small, scattered villages with no central gov.

8. V. Kings unite Israelites
A. Philistines invade Israelite land
B. Israelites choose single ruler who becomes king: Saul

9. VI. David A. Saul didn’t like him B. Became king when Saul died
C. Strong soldier (David & Goliath)
D. Established Jerusalem
as capital

10. VII. Solomon A. David’s son. B. Became king when David died
C. Expanded kingdom
D. Expanded trade
E. Known for wisdom
F. Constructed “The Temple” in Jerusalem

11. VIII. Invaders conquer and rule
A. Israel splits: Israel & Judah
B. Chaldeans capture Jerusalem & destroy “The Temple”
C. Jews enslaved & taken to Babylon

12. D. Persians conquered Chaldeans &. allowed Jews to return & rebuild
D. Persians conquered Chaldeans & allowed Jews to return & rebuild Temple
E. Esther helps Jews survive under Persian rule
F. Some didn‘t return, beginning the Diaspora =the scattering of Jews out of Israel

13. IX. Independence & Conquest
A. Maccabees led successful revolt 160’s BC -- Hannukah
` B. Israel independent for about 100 years
C. Israel conquered by Romans

14. D. Some tried to rebel.
E. Romans put down rebellion & destroyed Temple
F. Teachers like Johanan ben Zaccai clarify Jewish teachings

15. X. Women in Hebrew Society
A. Women few rights (obey fathers & husbands, arranged marriages, didn’t inherit)
B. Ruth: example of familial devotion
C. Stayed with mother-in-law even when husband died