1. Judaism Chapter 2 Section 6

2. Hebrews Background Lived on small land (Canaan) Bible says founder “Abraham” Trace heritage through “Jacob” (Israel) In Egypt, led out of slavery “Moses”

3. Moses Biblical books, (Exodus, Numbers, Deuteronomy) Exodus (escape from Egypt) Moses- Mount Sinai Returns with tablets bearing 10 commandments

4. 10 Commandments 4. Remember the Sabbath and keep it holy Moral Laws o Hebrew God (Yahweh) o Revealed to Moses o Relationship with Yahweh 1.I am the Lord your God who brought you out of Egypt, You shall have no other Gods. 2.You shall not make or worship idols. 3.You shall not swear falsely by the name of the Lord your God

5. 10 Commandments 5.Honor your father and mother. 6.You shall not murder. 7.You shall not commit adultery. 8.You shall not steal. 9.You shall not bear false witness against your neighbor 10.You shall not covet your neighbor’s belongings.

6. Development of Judaism Hebrews to follow commandments Covenant = agreement with Yahweh Yahweh sends Moses (Found a holy nation) Scriptures, Old Testament o Creation of world o Special Mission Hebrews

7. Laws & Ethics Torah o 5 books of Old Testament o Hebrew code of Law o Kindness to poor & slaves o Cornerstone of Religion o Synagogue (keeps scroll handwritten in Hebrew)

8. Beliefs Yahweh o Hebrews God o Food & Water o Sinned suffer o Hebrews feared o Develop people have choice (Good & Evil) o Yahweh viewed as spiritual force

9. Beliefs Continued Monotheistic Ethical monotheism o Emphasized ethics o Proper conduct o Judeo-Christian ethics today o Ideas from Hebrews spread to Western Civilizations