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Origins of Judaism
Ch. 6 Sec. 1
The Hebrews
A new group of people
appeared in Southwest
Asia between 2000 and
1500 BC known as the
Hebrews. Judaism is
their religion.
Abraham
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The Hebrew Bible traces the Hebrews back to
Abraham. He was told by God to leave
Mesopotamia with his family and go west.
Abraham’s Journey West
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Near the Mediterranean Sea, Abraham and his followers
settled in Canaan but some later moved to Egypt.
Moses
Fearing a takeover,
the pharaoh made
the Hebrews slaves.
 A leader among the
Hebrews, Moses was
told by God to lead
the Hebrews on a
journey out of Egypt
known as the
Exodus.
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On Mount Sinai, Moses was given two stone tablets by
God with a code of moral laws known as the Ten
Commandments. After returning to Canaan, the
Hebrews were then known as the Israelites.
Later History of Judaism
Not being able to agree on a new king
caused a split into two kingdoms: Israel
and Judah. These people became known as
the Jews.
 The diaspora (dy-AS-pruh) is the
scattering of Jews out of Israel and Judah.
 The Romans conquered the Jews who
returned to Jerusalem.
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Monotheism is the belief in only one God. Judaism
is considered the first monotheistic religion.
Sacred Texts
Jewish law also includes Mosaic law, recorded
by Moses.
 The most sacred text of Judaism is the Torah.
Every synagogue has at least one copy.
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Sacred Texts
 Rabbis, or
religious teachers, study
the Torah and religious law.
 Parts of the Hebrew Bible include
the Proverbs and Book of Psalms.
Jewish Holidays
Jewish holidays include
Hanukkah, Passover and
High Holy Days.
The Shofar horn
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Shofar horn