A Brief Introduction to Judaism

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A Brief Introduction to Judaism

• The Worlds First Major Monotheistic Faith

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Ancient Palestine (Canaan)
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Abraham, Father of the Hebrews

• Torah sacred text, historical source
• Prophet
• Covenant (mutual promise/agreement) between
  people God
• Moved from Ur to Canaan c. 2000 B.C.

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God of Abraham

• Yahweh
• Only God, foundation of monotheism
• Just and merciful God
• Incorporeal (without a body)
• Omnipresent, omniscient, omnipotent

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Moses

• The Hebrews moved to Egypt c. 1600 B.C.
• Harsh slavery
• Moses
• The Exodus c. 1300 B.C.
• A New Covenant The Ten Commandments

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The Ten Commandments

• I am the Lord thy GodThou shalt have no other
  gods before me.
• Thou shalt not make unto thee any graven image
• Though shalt no take the name of the Lord thy God
  in vain
• Remember the Sabbath day to keep it holy.
• Honor thy father and they mother
• Thou shalt not kill.
• Thou shalt not commit adultery.
• Thou shalt not steal.
• Thou shalt not bear false witness against thy
  neighbor.
• Thou shalt not covet anything that is thy
  neighbors.

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Judaism Today

• Approximately 15 million followers of Judaism
  (0.2 of world population)
• 75 live in Israel and the U.S.
• Branches of Judaism Orthodox, Conservative,
  Reform
• Star of David, menorah, yarmulke

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Judaism Today, Continued

• Synagogue
• Rabbi
• Dietary restrictions kosher
• Lunar calendar
• Shabbot (Sabbath)
• Rosh Hashanah
• Yom Kippur
• Bar/Bat Mitzvah