Bellringer

• Add monotheism, Exodus, and Ten Commandments to your Glossary • CBM

Agenda

1. CBM2. Quiz !! (Surprise !!)3. Flip-Chart “Journey of the Hebrews”4. Moses Activity

ObjectivesStudents will be able to…

22. Identify the contributions of the Phoenicians.

23. List conquerors of Mesopotamia between 1700 BCE and 600 BCE.

24. List the conquerors of Egypt between 1700 BCE and 600 BCE.

25. Explain the origins of Judaism.

Journey of the Hebrews

Objective #25

The Importance of Abraham

• Known as the Father of the Hebrews

• A shepherd from Ur• Made a covenant with Yahweh

(God)• Took the Hebrews from Ur to

Canaan

Abraham’s Covenant

• Covenant = an agreement between God and people

• Abraham agreed to move to Canaan and worship the one true God, and in return Yahweh promised that his descendants would be safe and prosper

• This is why Canaan is referred to as the “Promised Land”

Yahweh• Yahweh is the God of the

Hebrews• The belief in only one

true God is known as monotheism• Yahweh is not tied to a

place, but is all-being and everywhere

The Hebrews settled in a land called Canaan, between the Jordan River and the Mediterranean Sea. Their history, stories, and moral laws are a major influence on Western culture, and they began a tradition also shared by Christianity and Islam.

The area of Palestine called Canaan was the ancient home of the Hebrews, later called the Jews.

Canaan’s location made it a cultural crossroads of the ancient world. By land, it connected Asia and Africa and two great empires, both eager to expand. To the east lay Mesopotamia and to the west Egypt.

The Promised Land (First Try)

• Located on the Eastern Edge of the Mediterranean

• Occupied by the Phoenicians• Also known as Palestine• Near the modern day countries of Israel, Syria,

Lebanon, and Jordan

Hebrews in Canaan

Objective #25

Life in Canaan• After moving to Canaan, Abraham and the

Hebrew people experience a Famine

• Famine is an extreme scarcity of food that leads to widespread hunger

• Because of this Famine, the Hebrews leave Canaan for Egypt

Moses Activity

Using your worksheet and the placards in the hallway – discover the story of Moses and the Israelites journey out

of Egypt in the Exodus. What were the ten plagues?

What are the ten commandments?

These commandments and other teachings that Moses delivered to his people became the basis for civil and religious laws of Judaism. The Hebrews believed that these laws formed a new covenant between God and the Hebrew people.

The Promised Land (Part 2)

• After wandering in the wilderness, the Hebrews returned to Canaan

• Canaan wasn’t empty!– Phoenicians– Philistines

After the death of Moses, the Hebrews returned to Canaan, where Abraham had lived. The Hebrews frequently fought with neighbors over land.

They were also making a change from a nomadic, tribal society to settled herders, farmers, and city dwellers. They were learning new technologies from neighboring peoples in ancient Palestine. These changes in their previously simple way of life made settling down a difficult experience for the Hebrews.

The 12 Tribes• The Hebrews were divided into

12 tribes, each ruled by a judge

• In times of emergency, the Bible reports that God would raise up judges. They would unite the tribes and provide judicial and military leadership during a crisis.

• One famous judge was a woman, Deborah.

This was unusual – In Hebrew society, women could not officiate at religious

ceremonies. In general, a Hebrew woman’s most

important duty was to raise her children and provide moral leadership for them.

From 1020 to 922 B.C., the Hebrews united under three able kings: Saul, David, and Solomon. The new kingdom was called Israel. For 100 years, Israel enjoyed its greatest period of power and independence.

Saul, the first of the three kings, was chosen largely because of his success of driving out the Philistines from the central hills of ancient Palestine.

After his death, Saul was succeeded by his son in law, David. King David, an extremely popular leader, united the tribes, established Jerusalem as the capital, and founded a dynasty.

King David• United the tribes and

defeated the Philistines• Founded the Hebrew

Kingdom• Built Jerusalem as the

capital city • Brought the Ark of the

Covenant to Jerusalem

About the year 962 B.C., David was succeeded by his son Solomon, whose mother was Bathsheba. Solomon was the most powerful of the Hebrew kings.

King Solomon• Built the first great

temple in Jerusalem • Raised taxes to pay for

building projects• Known for his wisdom

He built a trading empire with the help of his friend, Hiram, the king of the Phoenician city of Tyre. Solomon also beautified the capital city

of Jerusalem.

The crowning achievement of Solomon’s extensive building program in Jerusalem was a great temple, which he built to glorify God. The temple was also to be a permanent home for the Ark of the Covenant, which contained the tablets of Yahweh’s law.

Arc of the Covenant

• The Tablets from Yaweh of the 10 Commandments

• The Staff of Aaron

• A Jar of Manna

The Hebrew Kingdom

• Split into two – Israel and Judah–Over Solomon’s taxes

• Israel conquered by Assyrians, Judah conquered by the Babylonians

Hebrew Beliefs• Monotheism – Yahweh• Chosen people – not worried about

converting people, just avoiding death• Hebrews founded a religion which

became known as Judaism (after Judah)• Learn about the holy book and some

beliefs in your Hebrew Law Code HW

Objective #26

Fun with Maps!

• Complete the Journey of the Hebrews Map activity• There are several parts, follow

directions carefully!

• This will be graded!

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5

HW

• Read 24-28 • Complete the Hebrew Law Code

worksheet.

Unit 3 test

• Around November 15th