REL 134 Week 2 History of Judaism

This assignment allows you to learn more about one key person in Jewish history and to relate that person to any specific rituals in Judaism today. In doing so, you will also learn how your chosen individual fits into the larger history of the religion.

Part 1

Complete the University of Phoenix Material: Common Holy Days in Jewish Religious Traditions Worksheet to help you as you reflect on Part 2 of this assignment.

Part 2

Write a 750- to 1,250-word paper that includes the following:

• A summary of the life and importance of one key person in ancient Jewish history (chosing either Abraham, Moses, David, Solomon, Esther or Ezra will make it the easiest to complete the next two instructions)
• An explanation of one key event in the history of Judaism that is connected to that person
• A description of any rituals, symbols, or sacred texts in Judaism associated with this event or person
• An example of how this person’s story helped to develop the ideas of Jewish ethics

Format your assignment according to appropriate course-level APA guidelines.

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