The Chosen People: Hebrews and Jews, 2000 B.C. to A.D. 135
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Theme
The Hebrews or Jews played a key role in founding Western Civilization.
Summaries
Between and under Empires
A brief political survey of the Hebrews amidst their powerful Middle-Eastern neighbors.
Bound by Law
A review of the religion of Judaism and its importance to our civilization.
Keywords
An Obscure History/ Between and under Empires
Hebrews, Jews, Judaism, Old Testament, Bible, Palestine, Israel, Judaea or Judah, Babylonian Captivity (598-538 BC)
An Obscure History/ Between and under Empires
covenant, Ten Commandments, theocracy, Diaspora, rabbis, antisemitism
Review Questions
- How did the history of the Hebrews/Jews contrast with that of other ancient peoples?
- How did the Jews maintain their cultural identity?
Other Questions
- How does Judaism compare and contrast with other polytheisms of the ancient world?
- How does the political history of Hebrews and Jews interact with their religious history?
- How difficult is it to maintain belief in a God who intervenes in history during both good and bad times?
Last Updated: 2023 January 11