Religious Concepts and History

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Monotheism

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Belief in only one god

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Theocracy

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Type of government where leadership is usually chosen by religious officials or elders

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Abrahamic Religions

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Refers to Judaism, Christianity, and Islam due to all three tracing their roots back to Abraham

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Pilgrimage

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A holy journey; someone on a pilgrimage is called a 'pilgrim'

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Bible (small 'b')

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Can refer to any holy book. Capitalize the 'B' for it to refer specifically to the Christian Bible.

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Judaism

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First major monotheistic religion; founded around 2000 BC; started with Abraham

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Abraham

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'Father of the Hebrews'; given credit for beginning Judaism

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Moses

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Led Hebrews from Egypt across the Red Sea on a journey known as the Exodus. Presented the 10 Commandments to Hebrews as God's Laws.

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Exodus

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Literally means 'exit.' Led by Moses, it was when the Hebrews left slavery in Egypt for the promised land of Canaan.

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King David

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Defeated the Philistines and conquered Jerusalem, which became the Hebrew capital. His shield is the basis of the symbol of Judaism.