Principles of Judaism Chapter 1 Section 3 Focus

Principles of Judaism Chapter 1 Section 3

Focus Question /Why did the concept of law mean so much to the Jewish People?

God’s Covenant with the Israelites /They are monotheistic believe that they are the “Chosen People. ” /God is to protect them and provide them with a homeland “The Promised Land. ” /They developed the Torah, which hold their laws they need to obey

Teaching on Law and Morality /10 Commandments- stress religious and individual conduct /Thou shall not kill /Don’t steal /Not commit adultery (don’t cheat) /Don’t worship any other gods, but their God.

Teaching on Law and Morality /Seven Universal Laws-applied to all people not just Israelites. Similar to 10 commandments, but commands people to establish courts and enforce the other laws /Prophets (spiritual leaders) taught a strong code of ethics

Scattering of Jews /Due to the division of Israel (Israel and Judah) after Solomon’s death /They were captured by the Babylonians and Nebuchadnezzar destroyed their temple and forced them into exile.

Scattering of Jews /Years later they were also under the rule of the Persians (who freed them) /Went back to “Promise Land” / Conquered by Roman’s (who destroyed the 2 nd temple after a revolt by the Jews).

Video Clip /https: //www. youtube. com/watch? v=t K 2 Kw 0 Qagww