1. Judaism The religion of the Jewish people

2. Exodus A long and difficult journey Jews- traveled from Egypt to Canaan From slavery to freedom

3. parable Story that tell a moral lesson

4. resurrection When Jesus rose from the dead

5. Alphabet A group of letters that stood for sounds Phoenicians first to use the alphabet

6. tribe Separate family groups Jacob’s 12 sons- 12 tribes

7. torah Laws from God Moses received from God Hebrew Bible

8. proverb Wise saying Solomon – king- known for his proverbs

9. tribute Money or slaves given to a stronger ruler

10. monotheism Belief in one god

11. covenant An agreement with God God promised to return the Israelites to Canaan if the Jews followed his laws

12. prophet A person who claims to be instructed by God and who shares God’s words Samuel- helped choose a king for the Israelites

13. messiah A deliverer sent by God Bring freedom and peace

14. Diaspora Jews who lived outside of Judah Greek word for “scattered”

15. disciple Followers of Jesus or any person 12 close followers

16. Christianity Teachings of Jesus

17. rabbi Teacher for the Jewish people Teaches the Torah

18. synagogue Jewish house of worship Go to pray/study