Chapter 3 The Mission of Israel, People, Ideas and Events

monotheism

the belief in one God

tribe

separate family groups

Torah

the laws that, according to the Bible, Moses received from God on Mount Sinai; these laws later became the first part of the Hebrew Bible

covenant

agreement

alphabet

group of letters that stand for sounds

prophet

person believed to be instructed by God to share God's words

proverb

wise saying

exile

period of forced absence from one's country or home

Sabbath

weekly day of worship and rest for Jews

Diaspora

refers to the scattering of communities of Jews outside their homeland after the Babylonian captivity

Synagogue

Jewish house of worship

Messiah

in Judaism, a deliverer sent by God

Rabbi

Jewish leader and teacher of the Torah

Abraham

led the Israelites from Mesopotamia to Canaan. They believe they are descendants of his.

Jacob

Abraham's grandson. He was also called "Israel". His family was divided into 12 tribes.

Moses

Israelite who was brought up by the Egyptians and led the Israelites out of captivity

Solomon

Son of David, known for his proverbs and finishing the temple in Jerusalem.

David

Defeated the Philistine Goliath in battle with 1 stone, was the next and most loved king of the Israelites; known for his psalms.

Judaism

The ancient Israelite faith is known today as __________.

rule of law

The idea that laws should apply equally is called ___________

40 Years

It took __________ for the Israelites to reach the Promised Land.

Saul

Warrior-farmer and first king of the Israelites

build his great buildings

King Solomon taxed his people heavily to ___________

the Assyrians

In 722 B.C., these people caused the fall of Israel and scattered the ten tribes.

Nebuchadnezzar

King ________ of Chaldea captured Jerusalem and punished the Jews in 597 B.C.

Talmud

This commentary remains an important record of Jewish laws.

Hanukkah

This Jewish holiday is celebrated in the same month as Christmas.

beef and lamb

Jews were permitted to eat these animals.

Essenes

During Rome's occupation, Jews had divided into three religious groups, called the Pharisees, the Sadducees, and the

the Zealots

In A.D. 66, this group of Jews revolted against the Romans.

Deborah

A judge for the Israelites that helped defeat a Canaanite king.

Herod

Famous ruler of Judaea, known for his additions to the Jewish temple in Jerusalem.

Yohanan ben Zakkai

Famous rabbi who made sure the study of the Torah continued. He founded a school in Judaea that became the center of Torah studies for centuries

Exodus

a large-scale departure or flight, specifically the escape of the Jews from Egypt led by Moses

Tabernacle

A portable tent where the Israelites worshiped the LORD

Ark of the Covenant

A sacred chest that housed the tablets of the Ten Commandments. It was placed within the sanctuary where God would come and dwell.

10 plagues

the plagues God inflicted on the Egyptian people in order to make the Pharaoh let the Jews go.

Pharisees

a member of an ancient Jewish group that taught the Torah and how to apply its laws to everyday life, especially through oral tradition

Sadducees

A Jewish group known for its strong commitment to the Temple in Jerusalem.

Abram

The original name of Abraham

Sarai

The original name of Sarah, Abram's wife

Ur

A city in Sumeria (Mesopotamia), the original home of Abraham.

Israel is about the size of what state?

New Jersey

What countries does Israel border?

Lebanon, Syria, Jordan & Egypt

What is the Gaza Strip?

A territory along the Mediterranean Sea just north east of the Sinai Peninsula

What is the West Bank?

A strip of land on the west side of the Jordan River set aside for Arab Palestinians

What Sea borders Israel in the west?

Mediterranean Sea

What river forms the eastern border of Israel?

Jordan River

What sea is in the northern portion of Israel?

Sea of Galilee

What sea is in the southern portion of Israel?

Dead Sea