1. Sources of the Democratic Tradition
Section 3: Principles of Judaism
The Ancient Israelites
According to the Torah, Abraham migrated with his family westward from Mesopotamia to Canaan. There, near the eastern Mediterranean coast, Abraham founded the Israelite nation.
God’s Covenant with the Israelites
The Israelites were monotheistic, meaning they believed in one God. They believed God would protect and provide for them as long as they followed God’s laws.
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2. Sources of the Democratic Tradition
Section 3: Principles of Judaism
Teachings on Law and Morality
The Torah established moral principles and set out laws, including The Ten Commandments that became part of the cultural foundation of Western civilization.
The Scattering of the Jews
Not all Jews held during the Babylonian Captivity returned to Judea. Some remained in Babylon and some migrated to other parts of the Middle East and Mediterranean.
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3. Sources of the Democratic Tradition: Section 3
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