Religious beliefs sometimes change In the sixth century BC a prophet emerged in Persia E Napp Zoroaster taught that God is a force of goodness and light E Napp However evil exists ID: 491616
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Religious beliefs sometimes change.In the sixth century B.C., a prophet emerged in Persia.Slide2
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Zoroaster taught that God is aforce of goodness and light.Slide3
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However, evil exists. Slide4
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But Zoroaster believed that people were free to choose. They could
choose to follow good or theycould choose to follow evil.Slide5
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According to Zoroaster, individualswho chose to follow goodnesswere rewarded with heaven.Slide6
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According to Zoroaster, thosewho chose evil were punishedin Hell.Slide7
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However, the first lasting monotheisticreligion was Judaism. Monotheismis the belief in one God. Slide8
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Abraham, the first Jewish prophet,came to believe in the existenceof one God. He led his followersout of Mesopotamia to present-day
Israel.Slide9
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The Hebrews lived in Palestine for many
years. However, after a terrible famine,the
Hebrews migrated to Egypt. In Egypt,
Moses was born.Slide11
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Moses was
anothersignificantJ
ewish prophet.
He led his people
out of Egypt
where they
had been
enslaved after
escaping a famine.Slide12
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Moses received the Ten Commandments on his journey to his homeland. The Ten commandments are ethical and moral rules.Slide13
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Judaism is the world’s first ethical and moral religion. The Jews believe that they have a covenant with God. They must follow God’s rules for goodness and God will bless them.Slide14
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The Bible is the sacred text ofthe Jews. However, the firstfive books of the Bible are considered the most significant
part of the Bible for Jews. Jews referto the first five books of the Bible
as the Torah.Slide15
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Jews worship in synagogues. A synagogue is a Jewish house of worship.Slide16
Questions for Reflection:
Why did Abraham migrate to Palestine?How do polytheists differ from monotheists?Provide an example of how Judaism is a moral and ethical religion.Define Torah and Synagogue.
Why is Judaism a significant religion in world history?What religions were influenced by Judaism?
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