Judaism began with the ancient Hebrew people who believed they were God's chosen ones. Abraham is considered the father of Judaism after making a covenant with Yahweh, the Jewish God. The Kingdom of Israel was formed in 1025 BC with Jerusalem as its capital under kings David and Solomon. After various foreign rulers, the Romans took over Israel and forced the Jews from their holy land, beginning the Jewish Diaspora. Central to Judaism is the belief in one God, Yahweh, and obedience to the laws in the Torah, including the Ten Commandments, as a way for people and rulers to lead moral lives.

1. Judaism Its Development and Teachings