The document summarizes the history of the ancient Hebrews. It discusses how they originated as nomadic herders from Mesopotamia who settled in the region of Palestine and developed a monotheistic religion. It describes Abraham's journey from Ur to Canaan, the Exodus story of Moses freeing the Hebrew slaves from Egypt, and the development of the Hebrew civilization and kingdoms under Saul, David, and Solomon. The kingdoms later split and the Israelites were taken into captivity before the Romans destroyed Jerusalem.

1. Ancient Hebrews Ms. Susan M. Pojer

2. 4. The Ancient Hebrews

4. Abraham’s Genealogy ABRAHAM SARAH HAGAR Isaac Esau Jacob 12 Tribes of Israel Ishmael 12 Arabian Tribes

5. Abraham’s Journey from Ur Canaan  The “Promised Land”

6. Abraham’s Journeys

8. Ancient Palestine

10. Land of Goshen, Egypt

11. Moses “ Prince of Egypt” “ Shepherd of His People”

12. The Exodus

13. Route of the Exodus

14. Moses and the 10 Commandments A new “covenant” with Yahweh (God) Keeps societies stable

15. Mount Sinai

16. St. Catherine’s Monastery at Mount Sinai

18. King David’s Empire

20. Recreation of Ancient Jerusalem

21. King Solomon’s Temple Floor Plan The First Temple

22. Inside the Temple Tabernacle The Arc of the Covenant

23. The Temple Mount, Jerusalem Today Solomon’s Temple Wall: The “Wailing” Wall

24. Kingdoms of Judah & Israel

25. Israelites in Captivity

26. Alexander the Great & the Hellenization of the Near East

27. The Great Library at Alexandria. Egypt

28. Jerusalem: Studying the Torah

30. Herod the Great’s Kingdom