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