Beliefs of JudaismBeliefs of Judaism

Beliefs of JudaismObjectives

Learn about the basic beliefs of Judaism.

Explore the effect that Judaism has had on other religions

Beliefs of JudaismBeliefs of JudaismKey TermsKey Terms

Covenant- a promise made by GodMoses- an Israelite leader whom the Torah credits with leading the Israelites from Egypt to Canaanprophet- a religious teacher who is regarded as someone who speaks for God or for a godDiaspora- the scattering of people who have a common background or beliefs

Beliefs of JudaismBeliefs of Judaism

• Israelites closely connected religion and history

• Israelites beliefs became a religion known today as Judaism

• Judaism was monotheistic from the beginning

• Different than the beliefs of nearby people.

Beliefs of JudaismBeliefs of JudaismA promise to the IsraelitesA promise to the Israelites

•Most ancient gods were connected to certain places or people

•Israelites believed that God is present everywhere

•God to them knows everything and has complete power

Beliefs of JudaismBeliefs of Judaism

• The Torah God promised Abraham his people would become kings and build nations.

• Because of this the Israelites thought themselves to be gods chosen people

• This promise was later renewed by Moses. He told

them God would lead them to Canaan if they obeyed God faithfully

A promise to the IsraelitesA promise to the Israelites

Beliefs of JudaismTen CommandmentsTen Commandments

• At the heart of Judaism are the 10 At the heart of Judaism are the 10 Commandments Commandments

• Israelites believed the 10 Commandments Israelites believed the 10 Commandments came through Moses came through Moses

• Commandments were like religious duties Commandments were like religious duties toward God toward God

Beliefs of Judaism

• They were rules to correct behavior

• With the

Commandments the Torah also set out many other laws

Ten Commandments

Judaism and Woman • Some laws protected woman

• As many other religions, women were considered to be of lower social status

• Only a husband could seek divorce

Justice and Morality

• The history of the Israelites tells of prophets

• Prophets told them how God wanted them to live

• They warned them not to disobey god’s law

Effects of Judaism

• Exile from Judah in 587 B.C.

• Romans drove the Jews out of their homeland in 135 A.D

• After that, Jewish people scattered to different parts of the world

Effects of Judaism

• Wherever Jewish people settled they kept their heritage alive!

• They also continued to obey their religious laws, worship at temples, and follow their traditions.

New Settlements

Major Achievements /Eventsof the Israelites:

• Practice a different religion then other cultures in the fertile crescent. The believed in only one god.

• Built Cities such as Jerusalem.

Chapter 2 Section 5 Review

Question 1:

_______________ is a promisemade by God?

Question 2:

An Israelite leader whom the Torahcredits with leading the Israelitesfrom Egypt to Canaan?

Question 3:

A religious teacher who is regardedas someone who speaks for God orfor a god?

Question 4:

The scattering of people who havea common background or beliefs.

Question 5:

What religion did the Israelitespractice?

Question 6:

What laws did the Israelites obey?

Question 7:

How many gods did the Israelitesworship?

What is the a called?

Question 8:

What major city did the Israelitesbuild?

Question 9:

Where did Moses receive his message about the way that the Israelites were suppose to live?

Question 10:

• What civilization conquered Israel?

Question 11:

The Israelite leader, who said “you must please follow me and give me your trust I won’t mislead you or leave you stranded

This trip is called the _________

Question 12:

What made the Israelites leave

Egypt?