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Judaism Created by: Miranda Rodriguez, Kaitlin Miotke Eric Haines, Melissa Nally, Christian Arocho, & James Casillo Historical background • Fourth largest religion • 13 million followers in the U.S • 90% live in Israel When did Judaism start? Judaism started in 1800 B.C when Abraham refused to worship the idols which were common during that period. Where did Judaism start? Judaism started in the promised land of Canaan Palestine, also known as Israel Basic Beliefs Jews believe that there is one God who created and rules the world. Jews believe that one person cannot die for the sins of another person. Important people inin Judaism Important people Judaism Abraham Abraham Jacob Moses Social influence today • The long, rich history of Judaism gives the western world it's shape today. • If there weren't any Jewish people, there would be no cell phones, no microprocessors, and few medical advances. Political influence today • Women's rights were carefully maintained in this ancient culture. • Today's laws giving women equal rights under the law are a by product of Judaism. The prophetsTwelve Profits Hosea, Amos, Joel, Obadiah, The second four books Jonah, Micah, Nahum, of the Hebrew bible Habakkuk, Zephaniah, Haggai, • joshua Zechariah, and Malachi. • judges • samuel • kings The books of The Prophets constitute an important section of the tanak. Last 10 books of the Hebrew bible Psalms Proverbs Job The Song of Songs Ruth Lamentations Ecclesiates Esther Daniel Ezra-Nehemiah Chronicle The Writings The Writings are the books of the tanak classified in Hebrew as ketubim. Torah First 5 books of the Hebrew bible Genesis Exodus Leviticus Numbers Deuteronomy These were the first books to become sacred in Judaism. These books are read in the synagogue service every Sabbath. The Story Resources http://www.religioustolerance.org/chr_st.htm (Universe and bible story) http://www.jewfaq.org/prophet.htm (Prophets) http://www.truthnet.org/Biblicalarcheology/7/Judges-BibleArcheology.htm http://wiki.answers.com/Q/What_is_the_impact_of_Judaism_on_t odays_modern_world