1. Bellringer
Add monotheism, Exodus, and Ten Commandments to your Glossary (Objective 25)

2. Agenda
Journey of the Hebrews

3. Objectives
Students will be able to… 22. Identify the contributions of the Phoenicians. 23. List conquerors of Mesopotamia between 1700 BCE and 600 BCE. 24. List the conquerors of Egypt between 1700 BCE and 600 BCE. 25. Explain the origins of Judaism.

4. Objective #25
Journey of the Hebrews

5. The Importance of Abraham
Known as the Father of the Hebrews
A shepherd from Ur
Made a covenant with Yahweh (God)
Took the Hebrews from Ur to Canaan

6. Abraham’s Covenant Covenant = an agreement between God and people
Abraham agreed to move to Canaan and worship the one true God, and in return Yahweh promised that his descendants would be safe and prosper
This is why Canaan is referred to as the “Promised Land”

7. Yahweh Yahweh is the God of the Hebrews
The belief in only one true God is known as monotheism
Yahweh is not tied to a place, but is all-being and everywhere

8. The Promised Land (First Try)
Located on the Eastern Edge of the Mediterranean
Occupied by the Phoenicians
Also known as Palestine
Near the modern day countries of Israel, Syria, Lebanon, and Jordan

9. The Promised Land (First Try)
Located on the Eastern Edge of the Mediterranean
Occupied by the Phoenicians
Also known as Palestine
Near the modern day countries of Israel, Syria, Lebanon, and Jordan

10. Objective #25
Hebrews in Canaan

11. Life in Canaan
After moving to Canaan, Abraham and the Hebrew people experience a Famine
Famine is an extreme scarcity of food that leads to widespread hunger
Because of this Famine, the Hebrews leave Canaan for Egypt

12. The Promised Land (Part 2)
After wandering in the wilderness, the Hebrews returned to Canaan
Canaan wasn’t empty!
Phoenicians
Philistines

13. The 12 Tribes
The Hebrews were divided into 12 tribes, each ruled by a judge
One famous judge was a woman, Deborah

14. King David United the tribes and defeated the Philistines
Founded the Hebrew Kingdom
Built Jerusalem as the capital city
Brought the Ark of the Covenant to Jerusalem

15. King Solomon Built the first great temple in Jerusalem
Raised taxes to pay for building projects
Known for his wisdom

16. The Hebrew Kingdom Split into two – Israel and Judah
Over Solomon’s taxes
Israel conquered by Assyrians, Judah conquered by the Babylonians

17. Hebrew Beliefs Monotheism – Yahweh
Objective #26
Hebrew Beliefs
Monotheism – Yahweh
Chosen people – not worried about converting people, just avoiding death
Hebrews founded a religion which became known as Judaism (after Judah)
Learn about the holy book and some beliefs in your Hebrew Law Code HW

18. Fun with Maps! Complete the Journey of the Hebrews Map activity
There are several parts, follow directions carefully!
This will be graded!

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20. HW
Read 24-28
Complete the Hebrew Law Code worksheet.

21. Unit 3 test
Around November 15th