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History The Hebrews No group has had a greater historical impact from such comparatively insignificant origins and resources, or has put up with as much persecution as have the Hebrews. Hebrew scriptures make up the Old Testament of the Christian Church. The Bible has had the greatest single influence on religion, ethics, and literature of the West. Judaism, Christianity, and Islam are all rooted in the scriptures of the Hebrews.
Who are the Hebrews?
On the way to Palestine, the Hebrews broke up along the way; Some went to Egypt, the land of Gossian - again the outskirts. Then they were pushed out of Gossian by Egypt. The Israelites thought they were trapped. Religion
History of the Hebrew People
Abraham, at Yahweh's command, went to Canaan from UR about 1900 BC. Left Canaan for Egypt because of drought. Pharaohs made the Hebrews slaves. The Hebrews remained slaves for 300 years. Moses ("Moses" means boy or son) was a Hebrew who had been raised as an Egyptian prince by his mother, who had left him and then was chosen to raise him. His mother asked the Pharaoh to let them go, but the Pharaoh declined. Moses said God would punish the Pharaoh, but the Pharaoh didn't believe him. God punished the Pharaohs: Water to blood, frogs, lice, flies, boils, hail, locusts, three days of darkness. Moses led many people out of Egypt and moved south to the desert. - Exodus to Mount Sinai, 1290 BC, where, it is said Moses received a message from Yahweh. Mosses met God and they had a chat. Moses is given the Covenant. The God became the god of the Israelites and JUST the Israelites. There were laws - many, many laws, not just the Ten Commandments. They may not have any other gods, (not there are no other gods) binding themselves to one God. The Covenant: "I Will Be Your God; You Will Be My People." Moses wandered in the wilderness for 40 years because of disobedience of the Ten Commandments. King David delivered them to Jerusalem, the center of their people, c. 900 BC. He brought the Holy Ark (Ten Commandments). The Ark has since been lost. The Hebrew kingdom reached its height of power and prosperity under the rule of Solomon. They had slaves and high taxes, but were prosperous. Judaism - Culture and Religion
Mesopotamia and the City of Sumeria More Information Historical Periods of | Prehistory
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