PPT-Monotheism Origins of Judaism

The Ancient home of the Hebrews was Canaan Palestine Canaan was a cultural crossroads of the ancient world Most of the history of the early Hebrews is found in the Torah the first 5 books of the Bible. JUDAISM. What is it?. Simply as a religion is too narrow.. It is:. A people (ethnic component). A land (Judah) Tribal lines as a division. Monarchy as sign of unity and Judaism as a nation. A culture (2. 10/20/14. 10/21/14. Bell Ringer. Respond to the following scenario in 4-6 sentences. . What would you do if one family member came into your room and said “this is my room now. Pack up your stuff and be out of here within the next two hours.” Would you leave? Would you stay? How would you resolve this conflict?. Abrahamic- Judaism, Islam, Christianity. Eastern- Sikhism. Dying- Zoroastrianism. Monotheism- Definition. Worship of ‘One’ God. Some Religions are more monotheistic than others, EX: Duality, Angels, Demons, trinity, semi- divine prophets, Satan . Monotheism, Trade, and Writing. SSWH1: The student will analyze the origins, structures, and interactions of complex societies in the ancient Eastern Mediterranean from 3500 BC to 500 BCE.. Monotheism. Pages 144-150. The Main Idea. The Jews’ early history began in Canaan and ended when the Romans forced them out of Israel.. Jewish beliefs in God, justice and law anchor their society.. Jewish sacred texts describe the laws and principles of Judaism. Do Now: REVIEW OF PERSIAN EMPIRE GRAPHIC ORGANIZER PACKET.. Geography Vocabulary. Cataract = waterfall. Delta = triangular area of marshland formed by deposits of silt at the mouth of some rivers. *Natural Barriers = less prone to invasion. Judaism. History. This is the religion of the Jews, Hebrews, or the Israelites.. The Jews did . not. seek out . converts. .. Judaism. History. The religion is a . monotheistic. (one god) religion.. Founder: Abraham. Formed: 2000 BCE. Where: Canaan. God: Yahweh. Canaan. History. Judaism is a religious tradition with origins dating back nearly four thousand years, rooted in the ancient near eastern region of Canaan (which is now Israel and Palestinian territories). Originating as the beliefs and practices of the people known as "Israel," classical, or rabbinic, Judaism did not emerge until the 1st century C.E. . Judaism is described the covenant between God and his people.. Judaism as “the living . in . the Jews of the past and . with. the Jews of the present.”. Importance of group identity in Judaism.. TORAH. Founder of Judaism. Often associated with Moses and receiving the law. Biblically starts with Abraham. Historical Development. God’s Election of Israel Revealed (. See timeline. ). God in the world, Gen. 1-11. TORAH. Founder of Judaism. Often associated with Moses and receiving the law. Biblically starts with Abraham. Historical Development. God’s Election of Israel Revealed (. See timeline. ). God in the world, Gen. 1-11. Judaism an introduction Israel Major Jewish populations world wide. The darker the color, the larger the population Judaism broken down by country. Basic overview Oldest major Western religion Seen by many as both a religion and a race/culture—big debate on whether or not this is historically true. Judaism was the first monotheistic religion. Both Christianity and Islam have their roots in Judaism. Introduction to Judaism. As of 2010, there were nearly 13.5 million Jews worldwide: . www.jewishdatabank.org. Religious beliefs in the ancient Mesopotamian world underwent an interesting evolution toward a universal, central deity, as both a power in the universe and an object of worship.. This was instrumental to the rise and spread of .