1. History of the People “Contemporary understanding of history differs greatly from that of the ancient world.” RG 41 NAB

2. Ancient times The beginnings of civilization Where? Why? Stone, Bronze and iron ages

3. The Chosen People 3000-2000-semitic civilization begins 1900-1300-patriarchal period-Gen. 12-50 1300-1250-Ex., Num. Josh.Egypt influence

4. 1250-1020-Judges-Jud.-1 Sam 1020-930-united monarchy-David & Solomon.2Sam-1Kings. 930-722 Kingdom splits-N.-Israel; S.-Judah, 1King 13-17.

5. 722 Israel (Northern Kingdom) falls to the Assyrians 587Judah falls to the Babylonians. 587-539 the exile begins and ends with Cyrus of Persia. 539-332-post exilic period-Persian rule.

6. 332-175 Greek rule and influence. 175-63 Maccabee revolt 63 Roman rule 1-Jesus Christ is born.

7. Impact of surrounding civilizations Semitic civilization Origin in Mesopotamia Semetic peoples and nations- chronology

8. Egyptian influence Egypt Exodus History and civilization contributions

9. Assyrian influence Came to power 10 century MOA

10. Babylonian influence Art Literature Science

11. Syria, Phillistines, small states-influence contributions

12. Non semitic neighbors Hittites

13. Persian influence Cyrus Single deity

14. Greek influence 336 BC -175

15. Roman influence 63 AD