2. Who are the Hebrews?
-- the Torah (first five
books of the Bible)
tells the story of the
early Hebrews
-- Abraham is called
by God to go to
Canaan
3. Who are the Hebrews?
-- Hebrews were monotheistic (belief in one God)
-- Hebrews became known as Israelites
-- Today’s Jews are decedents of the Hebrews
4.
5. The Israelites in Egypt
-- famine struck Canaan
-- Israelites go to Egypt
-- here, they are enslaved
-- Moses is called to lead the
Israelites out of Egypt
-- known as the Exodus
6. Israelites in the Desert
-- God speaks to Moses at Mt.
Sinai
-- Ten Commandments
-- basis for the laws of the
Israelites
-- still an important moral guide
today
7. Return to the Promised Land
-- Joshua leads the Israelites
back into Canaan
-- other groups are living there
-- takes 200 years to win back
-- the 12 tribes divide the land
8.
9. Conflicts in Canaan
-- 1029 BC: Philistines invade Israelite territory
-- Israelites choose a king to lead them
What concerns do the Israelites have about a
king?
10. Saul and David
-- Saul the first king in 1029 BC
-- Philistines loosen their grip on the Israelites
-- David replaces Saul
-- defeats the Philistines in 1000 BC
-- Jerusalem becomes capital
11. Rule of Solomon
-- 962 BC: David’s son, Solomon,
takes power
-- Solomon builds trade ties with the
Phoenicians
-- builds Temple in Jerusalem
What role did the Temple play in the
life of the Ancient Hebrews?
12. Kingdom Divides
-- Solomon’s building projects required high taxes
-- northern tribes did not like the high taxes of Solomon
-- Two kingdoms form: Israel (north) and Judah (south)
13. Assyrians and Babylonians Take
Land
How does the division of the Kingdom affect the
Israelites?
-- 722 BC: Assyria invades Israel
-- 586 BC: Nebuchadnezzar captures Jerusalem
-- destroys the temple
-- takes thousands of Israelites to Babylon as
slaves for 50 years
14.
15. Israelites in Babylon
-- found strength in
their religion
-- hoped for a
Messiah (anointed
one) to become
their leader
-- prophets help
people follow the
law of God
16. Temple is Rebuilt
-- 539 BC: Persians conquer Babylon
-- Religious freedom
-- Israelites are freed and allowed to return home
-- Solomon’s temple was rebuilt
17.
18. Rule by Foreigners
Syria
-- 198 BC – 164 BC
-- Syrian rulers demanded Jews worship Greek gods
-- Judah Maccabee led a revolt against the Syrians
19. Rule by Foreigners
Romans
-- took over Judea in 63 BC
-- Romans appointed Jewish religious leaders
-- 70 AD, Titus put down a rebellion and destroyed 2nd
temple
-- the Western Wall remained and is today a holy place
20. Rule by Foreigners
The Diaspora
What happened after Jerusalem was destroyed?
-- no Jewish state until creation of Israel in 1948
27. Judaism: Basic Beliefs
-- one God; who watches over and cares for his people
-- God loves you, but holds you accountable for your sins
-- You serve God by studying the Torah and living by its
teachings.
