Bellringer

• Add monotheism, Exodus, and Ten Commandments to your Glossary (Objective 25)

Agenda

1. Journey of the Hebrews

ObjectivesStudents will be able to…

22. Identify the contributions of the Phoenicians.

23. List conquerors of Mesopotamia between 1700 BCE and 600 BCE.

24. List the conquerors of Egypt between 1700 BCE and 600 BCE.

25. Explain the origins of Judaism.

Journey of the Hebrews

Objective #25

The Importance of Abraham

• Known as the Father of the Hebrews

• A shepherd from Ur• Made a covenant with Yahweh

(God)• Took the Hebrews from Ur to

Canaan

Abraham’s Covenant

• Covenant = an agreement between God and people

• Abraham agreed to move to Canaan and worship the one true God, and in return Yahweh promised that his descendants would be safe and prosper

• This is why Canaan is referred to as the “Promised Land”

Yahweh• Yahweh is the God of the

Hebrews• The belief in only one

true God is known as monotheism• Yahweh is not tied to a

place, but is all-being and everywhere

The Promised Land (First Try)

• Located on the Eastern Edge of the Mediterranean

• Occupied by the Phoenicians• Also known as Palestine• Near the modern day countries of Israel, Syria,

Lebanon, and Jordan

The Promised Land (First Try)

• Located on the Eastern Edge of the Mediterranean

• Occupied by the Phoenicians• Also known as Palestine• Near the modern day countries of Israel, Syria,

Lebanon, and Jordan

Hebrews in Canaan

Objective #25

Life in Canaan• After moving to Canaan, Abraham and the

Hebrew people experience a Famine

• Famine is an extreme scarcity of food that leads to widespread hunger

• Because of this Famine, the Hebrews leave Canaan for Egypt

The Promised Land (Part 2)

• After wandering in the wilderness, the Hebrews returned to Canaan

• Canaan wasn’t empty!– Phoenicians– Philistines

The 12 Tribes• The Hebrews were

divided into 12 tribes, each ruled by a judge

• One famous judge was a woman, Deborah

King David• United the tribes and

defeated the Philistines• Founded the Hebrew

Kingdom• Built Jerusalem as the

capital city • Brought the Ark of the

Covenant to Jerusalem

King Solomon• Built the first great

temple in Jerusalem • Raised taxes to pay for

building projects• Known for his wisdom

The Hebrew Kingdom

• Split into two – Israel and Judah–Over Solomon’s taxes

• Israel conquered by Assyrians, Judah conquered by the Babylonians

Hebrew Beliefs• Monotheism – Yahweh• Chosen people – not worried about

converting people, just avoiding death• Hebrews founded a religion which

became known as Judaism (after Judah)• Learn about the holy book and some

beliefs in your Hebrew Law Code HW

Objective #26

Fun with Maps!

• Complete the Journey of the Hebrews Map activity• There are several parts, follow

directions carefully!

• This will be graded!

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HW

• Read 24-28 • Complete the Hebrew Law Code

worksheet.

Unit 3 test

• Around November 15th