Monotheism + Judaism guided notes

Polytheism

The belief in many gods.

Monotheism

The belief in one god, initiated by the Hebrews with Judaism.

Judaism

The world’s first major monotheistic religion, influencing Christianity and Islam.

Moral Behavior

The expectation of ethical conduct from followers of Judaism, Christianity, and Islam.

Abraham

The founder of Judaism and the father of the Hebrews/Jews.

Canaan

The region where Judaism was founded.

Torah

The sacred book of Judaism.

Covenant

The agreement between the Hebrews/Jews and their god, promising protection in exchange for worship and obedience.

Jesus

The founder of Christianity, born Jewish.

Judaea

The Roman province where Christianity began.

Bible

The sacred book of Christianity.

St

A key figure in spreading Christianity throughout the Roman Empire.

Roman Empire

The territory where Christianity was spread by missionaries.

Persecution

The initial treatment of Christians by Romans for rejecting Roman gods and emperors.

Constantine

The first Christian Roman Emperor who legalized Christianity.

Theodosius

The emperor who made Christianity the official religion of the Roman Empire.