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Ancient Hebrews

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Judaism the religion of the Hebrews; the world's oldest monotheistic religion
Abraham Biblical figure who led the Hebrews to Canaan
Moses Biblical figure who led the Hebrew people out of Egypt and back to Canaan in the Exodus
exodus the journey of the Israelites from Egypt to Canaan
Ten Commandments in the Bible, a code of moral laws given to Moses by God
David King of Israel, he defeated the Philistines and established the capital in Jerusalem
Solomon King of Israel, he formed alliances with nearby kingdoms and built a temple to God in Jerusalem.
diaspora the dispersal of the Jews outside of Judah after the Babylonian captivity
monotheism The belief of the existence of only one God.
Torah First five books of the Hebrew Bible and most sacred text of Judaism
synagogue Jewish house of worship
prophet someone who is said to receive messages from God to be taught to others
Talmud A set of commentaries and lessons for everyday life in Judaism
Dead Sea Scrolls writings about Jewish beliefs created about 2,000 years ago
Zealots radical Jews who supported rebellion against the Romans
rabbis Jewish religious leaders and teachers
Passover a holiday in which Jews remember the Exodus
High Holy Days the two most sacred of all Jewish holidays—Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur
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