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Religious beliefs sometimes change. In the sixth century B.C., a prophet emerged in Persia.

Religious beliefs sometimes change. In the sixth century B.C., a prophet emerged in Persia. Zoroaster taught that God is a force of goodness and light. However, evil exists. . But Zoroaster believed that p eople were free to choose. They could choose to follow good or they

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Religious beliefs sometimes change. In the sixth century B.C., a prophet emerged in Persia.

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  1. Religious beliefs sometimes change. In the sixth century B.C., a prophet emerged in Persia. E. Napp

  2. Zoroaster taught that God is a force of goodness and light. E. Napp

  3. However, evil exists. E. Napp

  4. But Zoroaster believed that people were free to choose. They could choose to follow good or they could choose to follow evil. E. Napp

  5. According to Zoroaster, individuals who chose to follow goodness were rewarded with heaven. E. Napp

  6. According to Zoroaster, those who chose evil were punished in Hell. E. Napp

  7. However, the first lasting monotheistic religion was Judaism. Monotheism is the belief in one God. E. Napp

  8. Abraham, the first Jewish prophet, came to believe in the existence of one God. He led his followers out of Mesopotamia to present-day Israel. E. Napp

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  10. The Hebrews lived in Palestine for many years. However, after a terrible famine, the Hebrews migrated to Egypt. In Egypt, Moses was born. E. Napp

  11. Moses was another significant Jewish prophet. He led his people out of Egypt where they had been enslaved after escaping a famine. E. Napp

  12. Moses received the Ten Commandments on his journey to his homeland. The Ten commandments are ethical and moral rules. E. Napp

  13. Judaism is the world’s first ethical and moral religion. The Jews believe that they have a covenant with God. They must follow God’s rules for goodness and God will bless them. E. Napp

  14. The Bible is the sacred text of the Jews. However, the first five books of the Bible are considered the most significant part of the Bible for Jews. Jews refer to the first five books of the Bible as the Torah. E. Napp

  15. Jews worship in synagogues. A synagogue is a Jewish house of worship. E. Napp

  16. Questions for Reflection: • Why did Abraham migrate to Palestine? • How do polytheists differ from monotheists? • Provide an example of how Judaism is a moral and ethical religion. • Define Torah and Synagogue. • Why is Judaism a significant religion in world history? • What religions were influenced by Judaism? E. Napp

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