1. Hebrews: Radical Theology

2. I.Hebrews A.Early History 1.Nomadic people - probable origins in Sumeria 2.Adam 3.Noah and the Ark 4.Abram (Abraham)

3. Abraham’s Journey from Ur Canaan  The “Promised Land”

4. Abraham’s Journeys

5. 5.Ishmael and Isaac 6.Jacob (Israel) 7.Twelve Tribes

6. Abraham’s Geneaology ABRAHAM SARAH HAGAR Isaac Esau Jacob 12 Tribes of Israel Ishmael 12 Arabian Tribes

7. B.Latter History 1.Joseph and Egypt 2.Moses and the Promised Land 3.Settle in modern Israel 1200 BC 4.Found independent kingdom 1000 BC 5.King David and King Solomon (970-930 BC)

8. Solomon’s Kingdom Solomon’s Kingdom

9. 6.Temple Worship and many rites and rituals 7.Ark of the Covenant 8.Splits in two 930 BC - Israel in north, Judah in south

10. Inside the Temple Tabernacle The Arc of the Covenant

11. 8.Israel Conquered by Assyrians 722 BC 9.Judah Conquered 586 BC by Nebuchadnezzer II of Babylon 10.Hebrews exiled to Babylon until 538 BC - Persia defeats Babylon 11.Restoration of Israel thereafter (not as impressive). 12.Eventual Puppets of the Romans 13.Jesus of Nazareth 14.Roman Diaspora 70AD (Nation is gone for good) 15.Restoration May 14, 1948 – Right of Return

15. C.Major contributions of Hebrews to modern society 1.Monotheism 2.Covenant - moral responsibility, contract with God 3.Linear time 4.Also contribute significantly to individualism

16. Yahweh’s “Covenant” With His People The Torah  The first 5 books of the Hebrew Bible.  The most sacred text in the Jewish religious tradition.  The first 5 books of the Hebrew Bible.  The most sacred text in the Jewish religious tradition.