CHAPTER 5 – SECTION 2
How would you
describe the
monotheistic religion
of the Israelites?
Let’s begin with a WordSplash…
Look at the words above.
Discuss (with your partner) what you know about these words.
YOUR GRAPHIC ORGANIZER
THE HEBREW BIBLE
• The Hebrew Bible is the sacred text of Judaism.
• History of their ancestors.
• Reveals God’s will in human form.
• Common set of teachings for all Jews.
• Divided into three parts:
• The Torah
• The Prophets
• The Writings
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p. 176
THE TORAH
• First 5 books of the Hebrew Bible.
• God’s creation of the world.
• Noah & the Ark
• Abraham
• Journey from Egypt to Israel
• Law of Moses
• Ten Commandments
• Many other rules & laws
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p. 176 - 177
THE PROPHETS
• Prophet – Person believed to be to be chosen by
God as a messenger to bring truth to the people.
• Remind people to obey God’s law.
• How people should relate to God.
READ
p. 177
THE WRITINGS
• Includes Psalms, Proverbs, Song of Songs
• Psalms are praises or prayers to God.
• Proverbs contain wise sayings.
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p. 177
Let’s Take a Moment to Review
• Click on the picture below for a link to a
2-minute video to review the Hebrew Bible.
Partner Activity
• Voices from the Bible
LAWS, THE TALMUD, and
COMMENTARIES
• Respect for God’s law is basic to all Jews.
• The rabbi is responsible for interpreting the
Torah and teaching other Jews the laws
within it.
• The Talmud is a collection of oral
teachings about the Hebrew Bible
and Jewish law.
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p. 178
BACKSIDE OF YOUR
GRAPHIC ORGANIZER
Jews believe in one
God.
Being faithful to God
means following
the rules of law.
Jewish people are
expected to know right
and wrong.
Treat others fairly.
Work for justice for
everyone.
Love thy neighbor.
Give to charity.
Jewish people are
required to help others.
Responsibility to obey
God’s laws.
God’s laws applied
equally to all Jewish
people.
Observe the Sabbath.
(Holy day of rest.)
Study and pray
regularly.
All Jewish people are
connected to Israel.
Let’s Take a Look at the Daily Lives
of Modern-Day Jewish People.
• What is Judaism
Video
Other Activities for Students
• Word Wise 5.2
• Section Quiz 5.2
• Exodus: The Story
of Moses and the
Ten Commandments