Origins of Judaism Flashcards
Our knowledge of early Judaism comes from ________.
The first 5 books of the Hebrew bible aka Torah or Old Testament
Who was chosen by God to be the father of the Hebrew people ?
Abraham
What modern day countries are located in ancient Canaan ?
Israel and Palestine
What was Canaan also known as ?
The Promised Land
Who protected Abraham and his family in their travels ?
God or Yahweh
What was Abraham’s occupation ?
He was a shepherd in the city of Ur, Mesopotamia
What did god command Abraham to do ?
Move his people to Canaan in 1800 BC
What was Abraham’s Covenant with God ?
They would be loyal to God and receive his protection in return
When was the Kingdom of Israel founded and by whom ?
1020-922 BCE–Hebrews united under 3 kings-Saul, David and Solomon
Who was the 1st King of Israel ?
Saul
Who succeeded Saul as King ?
His son-in-law, David
Which King established Jerusalem as capital of Israel ?
David
Who succeeded David as King ?
Solomon
Who built the 1st Temple at Jerusalem ?
Solomon
What was housed int the temple ?
The Ark of the Covenant which contained the 10 commandmants
What happened to Israel in 922 BC ?
Discontent caused it split into 2 parts: Israel in the North and Judah in the South
What happened after the split of the Kingdom of Israel ?
They were attacked by the Babylonians and exiled to Babylon
Who was the Babylonian King that destroyed the 1st Temple at Jerusalem ?
Nebuchadnezzar in 586 BCE
Who was the Persian King that conquered Babylon ?
Cyrus the Great in 539 BCE
What happened to the Jews following the Persian takeover of Babylon ?
40,000 returned to Jerusalem to rebuild the temple
