The document discusses the ancient Hebrews, who lived as semi-nomadic herders and farmers in Mesopotamia and Canaan. They believed in one God and that Abraham founded their religion of Judaism. Due to a famine, many Hebrews migrated to Egypt where they were enslaved. Moses led them out of Egypt through the parted Red Sea to the promised land of Canaan, in obedience to God's command. In 1000 BC, King David united the Hebrews and built a temple dedicated to God. The Hebrews believed God made a covenant promising them the land of Canaan if they remained faithful and obeyed religious laws like the Ten Commandments.
2. Hebrew Life-styleHebrew Life-style
►The Hebrews lived as semi-nomadicThe Hebrews lived as semi-nomadic
people.people.
►Some were hunter-gatherers.Some were hunter-gatherers.
►Some were herders of sheep, goats, andSome were herders of sheep, goats, and
livestock.livestock.
►Most were farmers.Most were farmers.
►Some were skilled craftsmenSome were skilled craftsmen
3. SettlementsSettlements
►Most Hebrews lived near Ur in MesopotamiaMost Hebrews lived near Ur in Mesopotamia
►They had settlements in Canaan.They had settlements in Canaan.
►Some lived In towns, some in communitiesSome lived In towns, some in communities
Including Jerusalem which was lead byIncluding Jerusalem which was lead by
priests or chieftains.priests or chieftains.
►They usually settled in less fertile areas andThey usually settled in less fertile areas and
hills.hills.
4. Hebrew BeliefsHebrew Beliefs
►Abraham was the founder of the HebrewAbraham was the founder of the Hebrew
religion.religion.
►Belief in one true God.Belief in one true God.
►Belief of Judaism.Belief of Judaism.
►All knowing God.All knowing God.
►Belief that God had laid down their life plan.Belief that God had laid down their life plan.
5. Migration to EgyptMigration to Egypt
►Hebrews migrated to Egypt due to a FamineHebrews migrated to Egypt due to a Famine
in Canaan.in Canaan.
►There they were enslaved and forced toThere they were enslaved and forced to
work.work.
►The Pharaoh chose the people’s fate.The Pharaoh chose the people’s fate.
►They were punished harshly if they refusedThey were punished harshly if they refused
to do slave work.to do slave work.
6. ExodusExodus
► Moses was told by God to free the slaves fromMoses was told by God to free the slaves from
Egypt.Egypt.
► Moses lead more than half a million people out ofMoses lead more than half a million people out of
Egypt, through the desert, and across the red sea.Egypt, through the desert, and across the red sea.
► Moses parted the Red sea with a miracle fromMoses parted the Red sea with a miracle from
God and lead the people through the sea.God and lead the people through the sea.
► The Egyptians couldn’t stop Moses after he closedThe Egyptians couldn’t stop Moses after he closed
the red sea back up .the red sea back up .
7. Effects of the ExodusEffects of the Exodus
►After the Exodus the Egyptians and theAfter the Exodus the Egyptians and the
Pharaoh lost all of their slave workers.Pharaoh lost all of their slave workers.
►Moses’ people, the Hebrews, were set freeMoses’ people, the Hebrews, were set free
and he had obeyed Gods command.and he had obeyed Gods command.
►The Hebrews got their “promised land” fromThe Hebrews got their “promised land” from
God.God.
8. David and IsraelDavid and Israel
►In 1000 B.C. the Hebrews settled in IsraelIn 1000 B.C. the Hebrews settled in Israel
which was lead by David and Solomon.which was lead by David and Solomon.
►David became a powerful king who unitedDavid became a powerful king who united
the feuding Hebrews into a single Nation.the feuding Hebrews into a single Nation.
►David built a temple (or Alter) dedicated toDavid built a temple (or Alter) dedicated to
God.God.
9. CovenantCovenant
►Jews believed that God had made aJews believed that God had made a
covenant or promise to them in which theycovenant or promise to them in which they
were Gods chosen people.were Gods chosen people.
►Moses renewed this covenant, he told theMoses renewed this covenant, he told the
Hebrews that God would lead them toHebrews that God would lead them to
Canaan “The promised land” for their faithfulCanaan “The promised land” for their faithful
obedience.obedience.
10. Religious LawsReligious Laws
►The 10 commandments were laws thatThe 10 commandments were laws that
Jews and the Hebrews followed.Jews and the Hebrews followed.
►The Jews and Hebrews believed that GodThe Jews and Hebrews believed that God
gave the commandments through Moses.gave the commandments through Moses.
►The Torah sent out a lot of other importantThe Torah sent out a lot of other important
laws.laws.
