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Thursday 10/3–Judaism & Christianity
Objective: Analyze the impact of Roman religions on the empire and the modern world.
Keep your homework!
Bell Work #15: Study the map on pg. 73 and answer the following questions:
1. What makes ancient Palestine the crossroads of this region?
2. Why might Jews and other people fight over this territory?
Phoenicians lived in a region east of Mediterranean Sea, later named Palestine. Area of Palestine called Caanan was home
to Hebrews (later called Jews) Their history, legends and moral laws are
a major influence in Western culture Similar traditions shared by Christians &
Muslims
Monotheism the doctrine or belief that there is only one god.
Origins of Judaism
Orig
ins o
f Ju
daism
The Torah
Forced into Slavery
He led the Jews out of Egypt
Created the Kingdom of Israel
To glorify God
Tribes revolted against taxes and forced labor
Babylonian King
Persian king Cyrus the Great
Religion in the Roman Empire
State Religion in Roman Empire: Paganism- used to refer to polytheistic
religious traditions (Worship of Gods/Goddesses)
Tended to be impersonal & practiced without emotion
Hebrews (Jews) in Palestine region came under Roman control in 63 B.C. Were seen as outsiders, sacrilege to
people of the Empire Often times enslaved for their beliefs
With a partner…
Read the Comparison of Judaism to Christianity and complete the chart on a piece of paper Include other information but make
sure to include the following info: which is older, symbols, identity of Jesus, view of other religion, rituals/practicesJudaism Both
(Similarities)Christianity