Judaism

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Judaism
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The Hebrews

• One group of people who lived in the Canaan were
  the Hebrews.
• The founder of Hebrew people was Abraham
• Modern Jews trace their heritage through
  Abrahams grandson Jacob (also called Israel)
• Twelve tribes of Israel

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Hebrews

• Believed in ONE universal God
• New religion was called Judaism
• Jews didnt believe that god had human
  characteristics or the head or body of an animal
  like the gods or goddess of Egypt.
• Saw their God as an invisible but powerful force
  or spirit.
• Monotheism Belief in one God.

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Hebrews

• According to the bible ancient Hebrews migrated
  to Egypt to escape food shortages and drought.
• Their leader Moses took them out of Egypt
• Moses presented the Hebrews with the Ten
  Commandments.
• Established their capital at Jerusalem

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Judaism

• The first 5 books of the old testament are known
  as the Torah.
• They include the Hebrew code of laws
• Mosaic Law named for Moses includes the ten
  commandments

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Judaism

• The early Hebrews worshiped Yahweh as their only
  god.
• Those who sinned against Yahweh would suffer, and
  so would other generations.
• Came to believe that people had choice between
  good and evil