3. The Hebrews Recorded events and records in sacred text- the Torah (Old Testament)Recorded events and records in sacred text- the Torah (Old Testament) Nomadic people, migrate from Mesopotamia to Canaan (present day Palestine / Israel)Nomadic people, migrate from Mesopotamia to Canaan (present day Palestine / Israel) Enslaved by Egyptians- Moses leads escape back to CanaanEnslaved by Egyptians- Moses leads escape back to Canaan

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

5. Abraham’s Journeys

6. 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.

7. Jerusalem: Reading the Torah

8. Ancient Palestine

9. Moses “Prince of Egypt” “Shepherd of His People”

10. Moses and the 10 Commandments A new “covenant” with Yahweh

11. King David’s Empire

12. Solomon’s Kingdom Solomon’s Kingdom

13. Judaism Monotheistic Religion (One God)Monotheistic Religion (One God) Believed God had made a covenant (binding agreement)- “God’s chosen people”Believed God had made a covenant (binding agreement)- “God’s chosen people” Ten Commandments- laws God gave them through MosesTen Commandments- laws God gave them through Moses Leads to Christianity and Islam- all worship the same GodLeads to Christianity and Islam- all worship the same God

14. Prophets Spiritual LeadersSpiritual Leaders Warn that failure to obey God’s laws would lead to disasterWarn that failure to obey God’s laws would lead to disaster Preach code of ethics- moral standards of behaviorPreach code of ethics- moral standards of behavior

15. Key Questions What do the monotheistic religions have in common? What are their differences?What do the monotheistic religions have in common? What are their differences? Why would people choose monotheism over polytheism?Why would people choose monotheism over polytheism?