The Origins of Judaism

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When people read from the Torah, they are reading from

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the first five books of the Hebrew Bible.

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How does the Torah say that Abraham first came to the land of Canaan?

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He moved with his family from Mesopotamia.

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How did ancient Judaism differ from other religions at that time?

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belief in one God

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According to the Torah, the faith that would become Judaism began with a covenant, or

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sacred agreement.

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What place did the Jewish people believe was the promised land?

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Canaan

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Suppose that you were to arrange the following events in order. Which event happened second? Abraham moved to Canaan. The Israelites moved to Egypt. David was king of the Jewish people. Moses climbed Mount Sinai.

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The Israelites moved to Egypt.

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The word exodus means “departure.” The Israelites Exodus was the departure from

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Egypt

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Who unified the Israelites into a single nation?

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David

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What did David provide for the Jewish people that they did not have before?

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a strong central government

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Which early leader in Judaism is known for being very wise?

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Solomon