Beliefs of Judaism
Beliefs of Judaism
Objectives
Learn about the basic beliefs of Judaism.
Explore the effect that Judaism has had
on other religions
Beliefs of Judaism
Key Terms
Covenant- a promise made by
God
Moses- an Israelite leader whom
the Torah credits with leading the
Israelites from Egypt to Canaan
prophet- a religious teacher who is
regarded as someone who speaks
for God or for a god
Diaspora- the scattering of people
who have a common background
or beliefs
Beliefs of Judaism
• Israelites closely connected
religion and history
• Israelites beliefs became a
religion known today as
Judaism
• Judaism was monotheistic
from the beginning
• Different than the beliefs of
nearby people.
Beliefs
of
Judaism
A promise to the Israelites
•Most ancient gods were
connected to certain places
or people
•Israelites believed that God
is present everywhere
•God to them knows
everything and has
complete power
Beliefs of Judaism
A promise to the Israelites
• The Torah God promised Abraham his people would
become kings and build nations.
• Because of this the Israelites thought themselves to
be gods chosen people
• This promise was later renewed by Moses. He told
them God would lead them to Canaan if they obeyed
God faithfully
Beliefs of Judaism
Ten Commandments
• At the heart of Judaism are the 10
Commandments
• Israelites believed the 10 Commandments
came through Moses
• Commandments were like religious duties
toward God
Beliefs of
Judaism
Ten Commandments
• They were rules
to correct
behavior
• With the
Commandments
the Torah also
set out many
other laws
Judaism and Woman
• Some laws protected woman
• As many other religions, women were
considered to be of lower social status
• Only a husband could seek divorce
Justice and Morality
• The history of the Israelites tells of
prophets
• Prophets told them how God wanted them
to live
• They warned them not to disobey god’s
law
Effects of Judaism
• Exile from Judah in 587 B.C.
• Romans drove the Jews out of their
homeland in 135 A.D
• After that, Jewish people scattered to
different parts of the world
Effects of Judaism
New Settlements
• Wherever Jewish people settled they kept
their heritage alive!
• They also continued to obey their religious
laws, worship at temples, and follow their
traditions.
Major Achievements /Events
of the Israelites:
• Practice a different religion then other
cultures in the fertile crescent. The
believed in only one god.
• Built Cities such as Jerusalem.
Chapter 2 Section 5 Review
Question 1:
_______________ is a promise
made by God?
Question 2:
An Israelite leader whom the Torah
credits with leading the Israelites
from Egypt to Canaan?
Question 3:
A religious teacher who is regarded
as someone who speaks for God or
for a god?
Question 4:
The scattering of people who have
a common background or beliefs.
Question 5:
What religion did the Israelites
practice?
Question 6:
What laws did the Israelites obey?
Question 7:
How many gods did the Israelites
worship?
What is the a called?
Question 8:
What major city did the Israelites
build?
Question 9:
Where did Moses receive his
message about the way that the
Israelites were suppose to live?
Question 10:
• What civilization conquered
Israel?
Question 11:
The Israelite leader, who said “you
must please follow me and give
me your trust I won’t mislead you
or leave you stranded
This trip is called the _________
Question 12:
What made the Israelites leave
Egypt?