Judaism • through the migration of Jews from the modern Middle East throughout much of the world is called Jewish Diaspora • all-powerful God (Yahweh) to whom all Jews have a personal relationship • God, who selected the Jews as his chosen people, has revealed himself through prophets and great events • The primary Jewish scripture, the Torah, devotes large sections to the recording of that history The History of Judaism • Judaism dates back to about 2000 B.C. • In the 13th century B.C., Moses emerged as a leader to guide the Jews out of enslavement and back to the promised land that had since become occupied by the Canaanites • At Mount Sinai, he climbed to the top of the mountain to meet with God, who initiated a covenant with the Jewish people that consisted of the Ten Commandments o They include pronouncements not to kill, commit adultery, steal, bear false witness etc. • After 40 years, the Jews finally crossed the Jordan River under the leadership of Joshua •
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