Vocab 1
Definition of Prophet.
A messenger sent by god to share gods word with people.
Definition of Torah.
Teachings that Moses received from god later became the first part of the Hebrew bible.
Definition of Psalm.
A sacred song or poem using in worship.
Notes for Moses.
He led the Hebrews from slavery in Egypt and received the 10 commandments at the top of Mt Sinai.
Why did the Egyptian Pharaoh force the Israelites into slavery?
He was uneasy and thought they would rebel.
Definition of Monotheism.
The belief in one god.
Definition of Commandment.
A rule that god wanted the Israelites to follow.
Definition of Exile.
A forced absence in ones home or country.
Notes for Canaanites.
Lived in northern Canaan and included Phoenicians.
According to the Hebrew bible, what did Moses receive from god on the top of Mt. Sinai?
Ten commandments.
Definition of tribe.
A social group made up of families or clans.
Definition of Alphabet.
A set of letters or other characters used to write a language.
Notes for Abraham.
His ancestors became the Israelite. Often considered the founder of Judaism.
Notes for Philistines.
Lived in Southern Canaan set up walled towns and had a strong army.
When the Israelites reached Canaan what was the name of the two groups living there?
Canaanites, and Phillistines.
Definition of Exodus.
The departure of Israelite's out of slavery in Egypt.
Definition of Culture.
The set of beliefs, and behavior traits shared by a group of people.
Notes for Issac.
Son of Abraham.
What are 3 Abrahamic religions?
Islam, Judaism, and Christianity.
What is Tanakh?
Hebrew bible.
Definition of Covenant.
An agreement with god.
Definition of Proverb.
A wise saying.
Notes for Jacob.
His 12 sons became the leaders of the 12 tribes of Israel.
Why did Jacobs family leave Israel?
Famine.
After Joshua died who ruled the tribes.
The Judges.