Tracing Roots of Israel’s History
Nomadic tribes wandered into Palestine from east in approximately 1900 BCE Mesopotamian society dominated by polytheism Judaism started when God appeared before Patriarch Abraham at Harran (west of Ephrates) and told him to leave his home and travel until he arrived at Canaan in Palestine. to go and raise a great nation" This began the monotheistic tradition of the Hebrew faith with the establishment of the “Covenant", “Chosen People" and “Promised Land"
Jacob (grandson of Abraham)
Abraham’s grandson Jacob took name “Israel" which means “God ruled" and organized Israelites into 12 tribes Some tribes settled in Egypt (due to drought and famine) and were subjected to Pharaoh rule and slavery …show more content…
During the time of Ramses II, Egypt was going through its greatest construction period since the pyramids were constructed, over a thousand years before. Many slave labourers were used, including the Israelis.
Impact of Ancient Israel The idea of the Covenant = formal agreement between Hebrews and God (Yahweh) The concept of Monotheism – Hebrews worshipped God and only God, and in return, they would be God’s Chosen People and given Canaan as the Promised Land Spiritual ideas profoundly influenced Western culture, morality, ethics and conduct and the influence of this religion has lasted for over 3000 years. Three of the world’s most dominant religions: Judaism, Christianity and Islam all derive their roots from the spiritual beliefs of the Ancient Israelites
Tracing Roots of Israel’s History
Nomadic tribes wandered into Palestine from east in approximately 1900
Nomadic tribes wandered into Palestine from east in approximately 1900 BCE Mesopotamian society dominated by polytheism Judaism started when God appeared before Patriarch Abraham at Harran (west of Ephrates) and told him to leave his home and travel until he arrived at Canaan in Palestine. to go and raise a great nation" This began the monotheistic tradition of the Hebrew faith with the establishment of the “Covenant", “Chosen People" and “Promised Land"
Jacob (grandson of Abraham)
Abraham’s grandson Jacob took name “Israel" which means “God ruled" and organized Israelites into 12 tribes Some tribes settled in Egypt (due to drought and famine) and were subjected to Pharaoh rule and slavery …show more content…
During the time of Ramses II, Egypt was going through its greatest construction period since the pyramids were constructed, over a thousand years before. Many slave labourers were used, including the Israelis.
Impact of Ancient Israel The idea of the Covenant = formal agreement between Hebrews and God (Yahweh) The concept of Monotheism – Hebrews worshipped God and only God, and in return, they would be God’s Chosen People and given Canaan as the Promised Land Spiritual ideas profoundly influenced Western culture, morality, ethics and conduct and the influence of this religion has lasted for over 3000 years. Three of the world’s most dominant religions: Judaism, Christianity and Islam all derive their roots from the spiritual beliefs of the Ancient Israelites
Tracing Roots of Israel’s History
Nomadic tribes wandered into Palestine from east in approximately 1900