Write a paper on “History of Judaism ”.

A. A History of Judaism to appreciate the importance of Judaism, we begin with a review of the history of Israel. Create a time line of Judaism. Date or Period Event and/or Person c. 2100-1900 BC Abraham

B. Sacred Texts Provide a description of Judaism's sacred writings The Hebrew Bible Mishnah Talmud

C. Essential Beliefs define the essential beliefs of Judaism.

D. Major Groups or Movements provide a list of major groups or movements in contemporary Judaism with the main characteristics of each. Orthodox Judaism Conservative Judaism Reformed Judaism Other Jewish Groups

E. Jewish Life Identify and describe the events, observances, rites, or rituals associated with each of the four rites of passage, and include a description of the event or observance highlighting its significance. Birth Puberty (transition from child to adult) Marriage Death

F. Jewish Worldview Answers to the following questions will be instrumental in constructing a Jewish worldview. Answer the questions from the point of view of the religion under consideration. What is reality - Is there a God, gods, or is world/universe the product of chance? What is the nature of the world around us - the origin of the world/universe? Answers may be created or autonomous, chaotic or orderly, spirit or matter, or a personal subjective relationship to the world. What is a human being? Answers may include a being created in the image of God, a complex animal, a complex machine, or a god. Why is it possible to know anything at all? What is the source of human understanding and knowledge? Answers may include divine revelation, intuition, rational thought, or consequences of experience. How do we know what is right and what is wrong? Answers may include created in the image of God whose character is right and good, human choice, human emotions, or what an individual or culture determines. What happens to a person at death - the ultimate destiny of persons? What is the meaning of human history - the ultimate destiny of the world?