| A | B |
|---|
| monotheistic | believing that there is only 1 God |
| Torah | most sacred text for the people of Israel |
| Abraham | father if the Israelite people |
| covenant | a binding agreement w/ Abraham |
| Moses | Israelite that led God's people into the promised land |
| David | strong and wise King of Israel |
| Solomon | Son of David - turned the city of Jerusalem into an impressive capital |
| patriarchal | term used to describe Israelite society - men held greatest authority |
| Sabbath | a holy day for rest and worship |
| prophets | spiritual leader - interpret Gods will |
| ethics | moral standards of behavior |
| Diaspora | spreading out of the Jewish people |
