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Journey Through Jewish History: From Covenant to Diaspora

Explore the rich history of Judaism, from the covenant with G-d to the Diaspora. Learn about key events such as the Exodus, Moses receiving the Ten Commandments, the Kingdom of Israel, and the Babylonian Captivity. Discover how Judaism has influenced other religions and cultures.

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Journey Through Jewish History: From Covenant to Diaspora

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  1. JUDAISM Began more than 4,000 years ago in the Middle East

  2. The Israelites • Abraham made a covenant with G-d (Obey G-d’s law and get land in Canaan: Israel) • Kings Samuel and David • Famine and Drought = Egypt • Were slaves under the pharaoh

  3. Moses & the Exodus • G-d inflicted 10 plagues • Moses led the escape from Egypt in into the Sinai Desert (Passover) • Wandered for 40 years until Moses given 10 commandments on Mount Sinai and until returned to Canaan

  4. Jewish Law • Based on the Ten Commandments • 1-4: duty to G-d • 5-10: conduct toward others

  5. Kingdom of Israel • Around 1000 BCE, David united Israelites • Solomon – improved Jerusalem and tried to increase Israel’s influence

  6. Division and Conquest • Solomon’s death: 922 BCE • Unrest, high taxes, and forced labor - Kingdom split!

  7. Israel in the North • Judah in the South

  8. Too weak to stand • 722 BCE Israel fell to Assyria • 586 BCE Judah fell to Babylon • Nebuchadnezzar destroyed Solomon’s Temple

  9. Babylonian Captivity - Israelites were forced into exile in Babylon • Israelites became known as Jews • Cyrus (King of Persia) freed the Jews

  10. Diaspora • State of Israel: holy place • Scattered Jews around the world • Influenced Christianity and Islam

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