2. I. Development of Monotheism (Ch. 3.4 & 4.3) A. Mono = “one”; Theism = “god-worship” in Greek B. Have only one true god

3. Canaan  Ancient home of Hebrews - Palestine  Cultural crossroads  God promised land

4. II. Facts of Judaism (2000 – 1500 BCE) A. Torah = Hebrew holy book B. Yahweh = name for God C. Monotheistic = worship of one god D. Abraham - father of the Hebrews 1. Descendents sent to Egypt - forced slavery 2. God will protect because Abraham will obey = covenant with God 3. Hebrews developed lasting concept of monotheism

5. The Torah

6. III. Moses and the Exodus A. Exodus - Jews leave Egypt (Passover) 1. Moses led people from slavery 2. Mount Sinai – Ten Commandments (written on stone tablets) given to Moses by Yahweh (p. 79) 3. Wandered 40 years in Sinai Desert

7. Moses Moses by Michelangelo

8. The Exodus

9. The Ten Commandments

10. IV. The Kingdom of Israel A. Hebrew people called Jews B. Jerusalem = capital C. King Solomon - trade thrived, temple to glorify God (962 BCE) 1. Temple to house Ark of Covenant 2. Temple led to high taxes, slavery 3. Led to civil war 4. Kingdom divided - Judah (south), Israel (North)

11. Kingdom of Israel

12. King Solomon

13. King Solomon’s Temple

14. The Western Wall

16. V. Concepts developed by Hebrews A. Monotheism = belief in one god B. Ten Commandments C. Zionism - desire to return to Holy Land D. Torah – Old Testament E. Prophets F. Abraham, Father of Hebrew = Prophet of 1. Islam 2. Judaism 3. Christianity

17. Zoroastrianism Ch. 4.3 A. Developed in what is now modern day Iran B. Had an answer for why so much suffering in world C. Battle b/t good and evil - devil and angels D. Monotheistic = belief in one god E. Everyone must participate in battle F. Will be judged according to how well fought for good G. Aspects adopted by I. Zoroaster - Persian prophet 600BCE 1.Judaism, 2.Christianity and 3.Islam

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