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Explore the origins and development of monotheism, with a focus on the ancient Hebrews. Learn about their beliefs, the concept of covenant, the role of figures like Abraham and Moses, and the significance of the Torah. Discover why monotheism set them apart from other early belief systems.

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  1. Lesson Question • What made monotheism unique among early belief systems?

  2. GPS Standard • SSWH1: Analyze the origins, structures, and interactions of societies in the ancient world from 3500 BCE/BC to 500 BCE/BC. • c. Explain the development of monotheism, include: the concepts developed by the ancient Hebrews.

  3. Vocabulary • Canaan • Torah • Abraham • Monotheism • Covenant • Moses • Israel • Judah • Tribute

  4. Ancient Hebrews are the only surviving nation of people who lived in the Fertile Crescent. Today, they are known as Jews. Their religion is called Judaism.

  5. Religion • Monotheistic • Believed in God “Yahweh” • Yahweh appeared to a nomad named Abraham. • Father of Judaism • God promised to give Abraham and his descendants a land of their own if they worshipped only Him (around 1500 BCE). • After years of wandering the desert, they eventually settled in the land of Canaan (modern day Israel), which was “flowing with milk and honey.” • Around 1400 BCE, the Jews migrated to Egypt to work for the invading Hyksos people. After about 100 years, the Hyksos were kicked out of Egypt, and the Hebrews (Jews) were made slaves in Egypt.

  6. The Hebrews • The Exodus • Moses led the enslaved Hebrews out of Egypt around 1200 BCE. The Hebrews were the slaves of the pharaoh, probably Ramses II (“Ramses the Great”). The word “Exodus” means departure, or the departure from Egypt. • Before the pharaoh set the Hebrews free, several plagues (which did not affect the Hebrews) afflicted Egypt including: • The Nile River turned to blood • Frogs • Gnats or lice • Flies • Plagues • Boils • Hail and meteors • Locusts • Eclipse of the sun • Death of first born

  7. The Hebrews • Monotheism:Belief in one God • Polytheism:Belief in many gods • Covenant: An agreement • Noah and the “Ark of the Covenant” • Moses and the “Ten Commandments” which he received from Yahweh on Mt. Sinai • Torah: means “law” in Hebrew the first five books of the Bible • Tabernacle: A shrine or place of worship

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