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Israelites
Vocabulary
Term | Definition |
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monotheism | the belief in one god |
tribe | a group of related families, extended family unit |
covenant | a religious agreement |
confederation | group of allies |
exile | a period of forced absence from one's country or home |
Diaspora | refers to the scattering of communities of Jews outside their homeland |
synagogue | a Jewish house of worship |
rabbi | a Jewish leader and teacher |
messiah | deliverer sent by God |
kosher | foods specially prepared according to Jewish dietary laws |