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There were two Iron Ages in the near east and the Levant from 1200-1950 BCE. Throughout the Iron Age I period new ethnic and political identities developed, including the Israelites, Philistines, and Arameans. Many other groups were also first recognized as “peoples” during the Iron Age I Period. The Egyptian collapse in Canaan provided an opportunity for new lifestyle’s to form. During the Iron Age II, nation-states developed in southern Levant. Also, territory and nationality became part of a commoner’s identity. (Manual pgs. 64 +68) N.G. | There were two Iron Ages in the near east and the Levant from 1200-1950 BCE. Throughout the Iron Age I period new ethnic and political identities developed, including the Israelites, Philistines, and Arameans. Many other groups were also first recognized as “peoples” during the Iron Age I Period. The Egyptian collapse in Canaan provided an opportunity for new lifestyle’s to form. During the Iron Age II, nation-states developed in southern Levant. Also, territory and nationality became part of a commoner’s identity. (Manual pgs. 64 +68) N.G. | ||
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| + | Picture from http://www.bearebel.com/images/ProudAmericanEagle. The eagle, flag, and motto on the American symbol serve as sources of identity for all those who live in America. Identifying yourself by nationality was new in the Iron Age II period. | ||
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| + | To learn more about the iron ages go to [http://berkeley.academia.edu/BrianBrown/Books/1187759/Monumentalizing_Identities_North_Syrian_Urbanism_1200-800_BCE]. Pages 8-12 were especially helpful. | ||
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Vocabulary: Please note that number 8 is skipped in the original numbering.
1. biblia
2. Covenant
3. monotheism
4. Decalogue-It is a list of moral/religous rules and codes mostly found in Christianity and Judaism. It is also known as the Ten commandments. Or Ten Utterances. [[1]] MEC.
5. Torah
6. prophet
7. Menorah
A seven branched candle holder used in Hebrew temples. The menorah symbolizes the nation of Israel and represents a light to guide other nations.
To learn more about the history of menorahs go to [2] FF
9. Babylonian Captivity
10. Iron Age There were two Iron Ages in the near east and the Levant from 1200-1950 BCE. Throughout the Iron Age I period new ethnic and political identities developed, including the Israelites, Philistines, and Arameans. Many other groups were also first recognized as “peoples” during the Iron Age I Period. The Egyptian collapse in Canaan provided an opportunity for new lifestyle’s to form. During the Iron Age II, nation-states developed in southern Levant. Also, territory and nationality became part of a commoner’s identity. (Manual pgs. 64 +68) N.G.
Picture from http://www.bearebel.com/images/ProudAmericanEagle. The eagle, flag, and motto on the American symbol serve as sources of identity for all those who live in America. Identifying yourself by nationality was new in the Iron Age II period.
To learn more about the iron ages go to [3]. Pages 8-12 were especially helpful.
11. Patriarch
12. King Saul
13. King David
14. King Solomon
King Solomon ruled over Israel and succeeded his father, King David. After King David extended the size of Israel due to the great army he led, King Solomon ruled over the united and wealthy kingdom of Israel (Manual p68). J. Trieschman
15 Elijah
![[1]](http://catholic-resources.org/Images/Jewish/decalogue-RSV.jpg){kind=link}