Judaism

Chapter 2 Section 6

Hebrews Background• Lived on small land

(Canaan)

• Bible says founder “Abraham”

• Trace heritage through “Jacob” (Israel)

• In Egypt, led out of slavery “Moses”

Moses• Biblical books,

(Exodus, Numbers, Deuteronomy)

• Exodus (escape from Egypt)

• Moses- Mount Sinai

• Returns with tablets bearing 10 commandments

10 Commandments4. Remember the

Sabbath and keep it holy• Moral Laws

o Hebrew God (Yahweh)o Revealed to Moses

o Relationship with Yahweh1. I am the Lord your

God who brought you out of Egypt, You shall have no other Gods.

2. You shall not make or worship idols.

3. You shall not swear falsely by the name of the Lord your God

10 Commandments5. Honor your father

and mother.6. You shall not

murder.7. You shall not

commit adultery.8. You shall not steal.9. You shall not bear

false witness against your neighbor

10.You shall not covet your neighbor’s belongings.

Development of Judaism

• Hebrews to follow commandments

• Covenant = agreement with Yahweh

• Yahweh sends Moses (Found a holy nation)

• Scriptures, Old Testamento Creation of worldo Special Mission Hebrews

Laws & Ethics• Torah

o 5 books of Old Testament

o Hebrew code of Law

o Kindness to poor & slaves

o Cornerstone of Religion

o Synagogue (keeps scroll handwritten in Hebrew)

Beliefs• Yahweh

o Hebrews God

o Food & Water

o Sinned suffer

o Hebrews feared

o Develop people have choice (Good & Evil)

o Yahweh viewed as spiritual force

Beliefs Continued• Monotheistic

• Ethical monotheismo Emphasized ethics

o Proper conduct

o Judeo-Christian ethics today

o Ideas from Hebrews spread to Western Civilizations