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Religion Chapter 1 Vocabulary Torah The Hebrew, Law; Jewish name for the first five books of the Old Testament. Pentateuch the first five books of the Old Testament, the Torah Epic a long, exaggerated, and idealized narrative about a hero or heroine who goes through various trails. Fertile Crescent region of rich farming and grazing land extending in an arc Mesopotamia to Canaan. Israelites a people who unified about 1050-1000 B.C. and included Canaanites and people called the hapiru, the shasu, Sea Peoples, and the original Hebrews. Patriarchs the ancestors of the Israelites, particularly Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob. Polytheism the worship of many gods Monotheism the worship of one god Exodus departure of the Israelites from Egypt under Moses, who was led by God. Ark of the Covenant an ancient symbol of Gods protection and presence; a portable throne in ancient times that included a seat that was believed to be occupied by God. Babylonian Exile deportation of inhabitants of Judah to Babylon Covenant a sacred agreement between God and his people; a solemn agreement between two people or groups of people. Ten Commandments the laws given by God to Moses that prescribe moral obligations for the Israelites as part of Gods covenant with them.
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