1. Thursday 10/3– Judaism & Christianity  Objective: Analyze the impact of Roman religions on the empire and the modern world.  Keep your homework!  Bell Work #15: Study the map on pg. 73 and answer the following questions: 1. What makes ancient Palestine the crossroads of this region? 2. Why might Jews and other people fight over this territory?

3.  Phoenicians lived in a region east of Mediterranean Sea, later named Palestine.  Area of Palestine called Caanan was home to Hebrews (later called Jews)  Their history, legends and moral laws are a major influence in Western culture  Similar traditions shared by Christians & Muslims  Monotheism  the doctrine or belief that there is only one god. Origins of Judaism

4. The Torah Forced into Slavery He led the Jews out of Egypt Created the Kingdom of Israel To glorify God Tribes revolted against taxes and forced labor Babylonian King Persian king Cyrus the Great

5. Religion in the Roman Empire  State Religion in Roman Empire:  Paganism- used to refer to polytheistic religious traditions (Worship of Gods/Goddesses)  Tended to be impersonal & practiced without emotion  Hebrews (Jews) in Palestine region came under Roman control in 63 B.C. Were seen as outsiders, sacrilege to people of the Empire Often times enslaved for their beliefs

6. With a partner…  Read the Comparison of Judaism to Christianity and complete the chart on a piece of paper  Include other information but make sure to include the following info: which is older, symbols, identity of Jesus, view of other religion, rituals/practices JudaismBoth (Similarities)Christianity