judaism

I. Palestine—cultural crossroads of the ancient world.A. In an area of Palestine called Canaan, lived the Hebrews (later known as the Jews)

B. According to the Old Testament, G—d promised Canaan to the Hebrews

II. Jewish Text: Torah—1st five books of the Jewish Bible (Old Testament)

A. Considered sacred writings, which are written about both actual events and stories to teach lessons.

III. Jewish History:

A. Abraham—2000 B.C. chosen by G—d to be

the “Father” of the Hebrew people

1. Yahweh—Hebrews name for G—d

2. Monotheistic—belief in only one god

B. Covenant—a promise between G—d and the Hebrews

•Promised to protect Abraham and the Hebrews

•Promised to obey G—d

C. Hebrews go to Egypt to escape drought and famine. Here

they are forced into slavery.

D. The Exodus—(1300-1200 B.C.) Hebrews fled Egypt to escape persecution. Jews remember this

each year through Passover.

1. Moses—led the Jews out of slavery

2. While crossing the Sinai Peninsula, Moses climbed Mount Sinai and spoke to Yahweh and received the 10 Commandments

3. 10 Commandments—written rules/laws that guide behavior

1. Thou shall have no other gods before me.

2. Thou shalt not make for thyself an idol.

3. Thou shall not take the name of the Lord in vain.

4. Remember the Sabbath and keep it holy.

5. Honor thy father & mother.

6. Thou shall not murder.7. Thou shall not commit

adultery.8. Thou shall not steal.9. Thou shall not bear

false witness against thy neighbor.

10. Thou shall not covet they neighbor’s wife.

IV. Hebrew Law: “an eye for eye”

A. Laws were similar to Hammurabi’s Code

B. Ethical Monotheism—Hebrews duty was to worship God and live justly with one another.

V. Role of Women:

A. Men and women were separateB. Women couldn’t officiate religious ceremoniesC. Duties—raise children and provide moral leadership

JUDAISM CHRISTIANITY

FOUNDER

IMPORTANT LEADERS/ACCOMPLISHMENTSHOLY TEXTS

IMPACT ON DAILY LIFE

HOLIDAYS

JUDAISM CHRISTIANITY

FOUNDER

IMPORTANT LEADERS/ACCOMPLISHMENTSHOLY TEXTS/BOOKS

IMPACT ON DAILY LIFE

KOSHER DIET

RULES FOR LIVING

Kosher Non-Kosher

Food Preparation

What are Kosher Foods?

Cooking and Eating Practices

The wailing wall