Hebraic Worldview Analysis

The Hebraic worldview is exemplified throughout the narratives of the prophets. By examining the actions and values of the Hebrew people, we can see the progression of their worldview and how it changed over time. The Hebrew worldview is commonly divided into three aspects: Pre-Exilic, Exilic, and Post-Exilic. Each frame for worldview is based upon whether it was before, during, or after Babylonian rule. The Pre-Exilic worldview began with King Saul and continued until Israel was controlled by Babylon. Under Saul, the kingdom began to fall away from God and divide. When David became king, he reunited Judah and Israel. According to 2 Samuel 5:5, “In Hebron he reigned over Judah seven years and six months, and in Jerusalem he reigned over all Israel and Judah for thirty-three years.” Under the rule of King David, the Hebrew people followed God, which then set the precedent for how the attitude of the people reflected the attitude of the king. David reigned for a total of forty years during which the people followed God and was succeeded by his son, …show more content…
The first chapter of Ezra says that God moved the heart of King Cyrus to allow the Israelite people to return home. When they returned to Jerusalem, they began to rebuild the temple just as they began to rebuild their faith in God. During this time they restructured and solidified their worldview. From this point forward, they worshipped God alone and reestablished covenant of the Law, festivals such as the Passover, and traditions found in the Book of Law. Ezra 3:10-13 says they rejoiced in their return to the Lord and rebuilding of a temple, which was a complete change from the Pre-Exilic worldview. By their actions, they set themselves apart from surrounding nations. Chapter nine of Ezra tell us that the people turned from marrying those of foreign nationalities and chapter ten tells of their confession and repentance of their past