ARTH 205 Chapter Notes - Chapter 8: Western Roman Empire, Imperial Cult (Ancient Rome), Babylonian Captivity
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Judaism: abram covenants with yahweh (the divine warrior) to become abraham, father of nations. Revealed word of yahweh/god as rules for living: the prophet moses and the exodus. Establishes fundamentals of jewish faith regarding ritual practice and ethical conduct. Renews contract between god and his chosen people, the israelites: principle beliefs and key practices. The torah is the history and ethical code of conduct. 1st five books of the christian bible. Israel: a culture, a people, a nation, a history surrounding a covenant with god. Synagogue: several times a week; worship: ark of the covenant. Specific instructions from god on its construction. Held tablets of law: land of canaan. 1st temple of jerusalem with ark resting inside. Persian release and rebuilding of 2nd temple. Jewish people were stuck in a constant state of rebellion for a long time: the imperial cult. Neglecting the official gods (and deified emperors) was treasonous.
