Key Terms
Hebrew belief in one God
What is monotheism?
The major religious difference between the Egyptians and the Hebrews.
What is the Hebrews were monotheistic?
Definition of scriptures
sacred writings
Describe what the Torah is, and how the Torah and the Christian Bible are similar
Torah - first 5 books of Hebrew Bible
The Torah has the same first 5 books as the Christian Bible
Saul
First King of Israel
What is commandment?
The place Moses received the Ten Commandments
Mount Sinai
A rabbi is a ______
teacher
Describe the main idea that Judaism gave the world
There is one supreme, invisible God who had created everything
***Judaism became the 1st monotheistic religion
Solomon
1. He was a wise king
2. Known for writing a majority of Proverbs
Definition of ethical
What is behavior based on ideas of right and wrong?
The purpose of the Ten Commandments
The laws told the people how to behave toward God and each other
An exile is...
separation from one's homeland
Name the 3 sections of the Hebrew Bible
1. Law (Torah)
2. Prophets
3. Writings
David
1. Author of many Psalms
2. Captured the city of Jerusalem to make it the capital
Word that means "separation from one's homeland"
What is exile?
The two remaining kingdoms after King Solomon's death
Southern and Northern Kingdom (Judah and Israel)
Word that means "meeting place"
synagogue
Describe each section of the Hebrew Bible
1. Law - explains the laws in detail
2. Prophets - reminded people to obey God's laws
3. Writings - Hebrew literature, like Psalms and Proverbs
Abraham
He would have many descendants as promised in a covenant with God
Word that means a "binding agreement"
What is covenant?
Name the 3 patriarchs in order
1. Abraham
2. Isaac
3. Jacob a.k.a. Israel
Describe two of David's important accomplishments
***Was a King of Israel
1. Captured Jerusalem and made it the capital
2. Wrote many songs and is thought to be the main author of the book of Psalms
Moses
1. Led people out of slavery in Egypt
2. Receiving the 10 commandments from God