1. Judeo-Christian Tradition Prologue / Section 2

2. Judaism Much of what is known of early history of the Hebrews, (Jews) is contained in the first 5 books of Hebrew. Much of what is known of early history of the Hebrews, (Jews) is contained in the first 5 books of Hebrew. In the Torah, God chose Abraham to be the “father”, of the Hebrew people. In the Torah, God chose Abraham to be the “father”, of the Hebrew people. Hebrew people were monotheists, meaning they believed in one god. Hebrew people were monotheists, meaning they believed in one god.

4. Judaism (cont’d) Like the Greeks, Romans, and other ancient people the Jews had written code of laws. Like the Greeks, Romans, and other ancient people the Jews had written code of laws. The one they followed most was the Ten Commandments. The one they followed most was the Ten Commandments. Also had prophets to spread the word. Also had prophets to spread the word.

6. Christianity As Rome expanded, it took control of the homeland of the Jews. As Rome expanded, it took control of the homeland of the Jews. This is when Jesus of Nazareth was born (6-4 B.C.), he was both a Jew and Roman subject. This is when Jesus of Nazareth was born (6-4 B.C.), he was both a Jew and Roman subject. Ideas similar to that of Hebrews; but also stress importance of people’s love for God, neighbors, enemies, and themselves. Ideas similar to that of Hebrews; but also stress importance of people’s love for God, neighbors, enemies, and themselves.

8. Christianity (cont’d) Roman Empire was hostile to beliefs of Christianity and Judaism in the beginning, yet it spread the ideas. Roman Empire was hostile to beliefs of Christianity and Judaism in the beginning, yet it spread the ideas. 1) When the Romans moved Jews from homeland, it also forced their beliefs to move with them. 1) When the Romans moved Jews from homeland, it also forced their beliefs to move with them. 2)Although they persecuted Christians, religion took a strong hold becoming official religion. 2)Although they persecuted Christians, religion took a strong hold becoming official religion.

9. Islam Began in the 600’s, based on teachings of prophet Muhammad. Began in the 600’s, based on teachings of prophet Muhammad. Also monotheistic religion. Also monotheistic religion. Muslims required by religion to offer charity and help to those in need, rulers also must follow these rules. Muslims required by religion to offer charity and help to those in need, rulers also must follow these rules.

10. Renaissance and Reformation By the Middle Ages, the Roman Catholic Church had become a powerful institution in Europe. By the Middle Ages, the Roman Catholic Church had become a powerful institution in Europe. Built with authoritarian structure. Built with authoritarian structure. However, two movements start to take away this power. However, two movements start to take away this power. Renaissance and Reformation. Renaissance and Reformation.