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CMSBoyd Ch. 3
Chapter 3 - Ancient Israelites
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| monotheism | belief in one god |
| tribe | separate family group |
| Torah | a set of laws handed down from God to the Israelites |
| covenant | agreement |
| alphabet | a group of letters that stand for sounds |
| prophet | one who claims to be instructed by God to share his words |
| empire | a nation that rules several other nations |
| tribute | money or slaves given to a stronger ruler |
| proverb | wise saying |
| exile | forced life in a foreign land |
| Sabbath | weekly day of rest and worship |
| synagogue | Jewish house of worship |
| Diaspora | Jews who lived outside Judaea |
| messiah | a deliverer sent by God |
| rabbi | teacher of the Torah |