Ancient Egypt - Origins of Judaism

Torah contains written records & teachings of the Jews.

Part of these teachings are hundreds of commandments.

The ancestor of the Israelites was a man named Abraham.

Famine forced many Israelites (Jews) to flee from Canaan to Egypt.

They traveled for 40 years until they set up the kingdom of Israel

Abraham - Known as "father of the Jews." He introduced the idea of one-single "God."

Moses - Greatest leader, he led people out of slavery in Egypt. He gave Judaism it's foundational teaching. Claims god gave him the 10 Commandments.

David & Solomon - Escaped Egypt and created a Kingdom called Israel. With Jerusalem being the the holy city.

Abraham was originally named Abram.

People believed in multiple gods, but Abram came to believe in just one. This is why Judaism was so different.

At 75 Yrs Old, God told him to leave his country. With his family he traveled to Canaan.

God gave Abram his new name of Abraham, which means "father of many."

The Torah says that Abraham's wife was 90 and Abraham was 100 years old when their son was born.

According to the Torah, the Jewish people are descended from Abraham & his wife Sarah.

His most famous contribution to Judaism, is the idea of One God.

A great leader who led jews out of slavery.

The pharaoh was afraid of their growing strength so forced Israelites into slavery.

Torah say's he parted the sea with his staff, flooding the pharaoh's army once they were clear.

Fleeing Egypt was called "Exodus"

Moses & his people would travel for 40 years until settled down.

During this time God gave Moses the laws and teaching which made Judaism. (10 commandments)

Commandments remind to only worship 1 god. Respect others, spread teaching, obey commandments, and receive protection.

David is most famously known from the story David & Goliath.

His courage made him king of the Israelites. He united the Israelites into a single nation.

He chose Jerusalem as the capital city.

After his fathers death, Solomon became King & built the first temple.

Their acts gave Jews a holy city as well as powerful faith.