an early name for the Jewish people

the first religion based on worshipping one God, developed among the ancient Israelites

an inherited or customary pattern of thought, action, or behavior

the Israelites' kingdom; divided about 930 B.C.E. into two kingdoms called Judah and Israel

the treatment of people as property. People who are denied freedom in this way are said to be enslaved

the holiest city of the Jews; capital of the ancient kingdoms of Israel and then Judah

an agreement or promise

the escape of the Israelites from slavery in Egypt to freedom

ten laws and teachings said to have been given to Moses by God