HIST 106 Lecture Notes - Lecture 12: Seti I, Burning Bush, Hyksos
Document Summary
Ancient hebrews have deep roots in the bronze age. Gone through countless persecutions throughout thousands of years. Synonymous hebrew terms: hebrews / israelites / jews. Most of the history of their origins comes from the old testament. History approached with more skepticism by scholars because of religious. Around 2000 bc, a group of semitic pastoralists on the edge of mesopotamia begin to affiliation appear. Cain killed abel because he was jealous of his brother"s attention. Story: wanted to build a tower tall enough to resist the great flood. Languages became confused during construction explains. Concept of hero who was put on river in basket as a baby different languages. Age of the patriarch - 1800 bc. Hebrew men would have multiple wives and concubines. Abraham led his family group out of chaldean ur. Almost killed his son in his devotion. Covenant - contract between superior being and subordinate person.
