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The Beginning of Judaism - Lesson Three
| Word | Definition |
|---|---|
| Abraham | Founder of Judaism who, according to the Bible, led his family from Ur to Canaan in obedience to God's command. |
| Diaspora | The scattering of Jews to many parts of the world. |
| Jerusalem | An ancient city in western Asia; capital of present-day Israel. |
| Judaism | The religion of the Jewish people. |
| monotheism | A belief in one God. |
| Moses | Prophet who led the Israelites out of slavery in Egypt. |
| Sabbath | A weekly day of rest, prayer, and study. |
| Ten Commandments | According to the Hebrew Bible, the laws God gave to Moses on Mount Sinai. |
| Torah | The first five books of the Hebrew Bible containing the laws and teachings of Judaism. |