God is not only important to the ancient Hebrews but also to the present generation. These people at that time saw that there is a supreme being controlling the universe. Life originates from the Almighty and as such everything depends on Him.
The Israelite outlook is that mankind was created to serve God.
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The ancient Hebrews needed to obey God in order to please him. They also needed to obey his laws.
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The God of the ancient Hebrew was the only one they worshipped, whereas the pagans worshipped multiple gods. This God of the Hebrews also did not have a physical image.
God to Moses to the Hebrews at Mt. Sinai. Twice, as the first set were destroyed by Moses after he saw the people doing bad things at the base of Mt. Sinai.
Abraham never "saved" the ancient Hebrews. He established them.
The ancient Hebrews needed to obey God in order to please him. They also needed to obey his laws.
God was.
To observe the entire Torah.
The God of the ancient Hebrew was the only one they worshipped, whereas the pagans worshipped multiple gods. This God of the Hebrews also did not have a physical image.
The Ancient Hebrews were monotheistic by faith and were few people in the middle-eastern region that worshiped one God. The Hebrews were handed down the law of their God by Moses and keep the Torah as their main source and communion with God.
God to Moses to the Hebrews at Mt. Sinai. Twice, as the first set were destroyed by Moses after he saw the people doing bad things at the base of Mt. Sinai.
The ancient Hebrews' laws of God are collectively called the Torah. The Torah contains the Ten Commandments (Exodus ch.20) as well as some six hundred additional laws and commands, in addition to its historical and other narratives. See also:More detailAbout the TorahThe Ten Commandments
Abraham never "saved" the ancient Hebrews. He established them.
The Torah says that Abraham was the first Hebrew to start worshipping God. This was around 2000 BCE.
According to the Torah, which person delievered God's laws to the ancient Hebrews?
He was the One true God! The Nations served many gods.
Yes, the Ancient Hebrews traded gold.