Ancient-Religious-Traditions.pptVIP

Jews believe that Gods will for human behavior was revealed to Moses and the Israelites at Mount Sinai. The ten commandments, which are part of the Torah, indicate how humans are to live their lives. After the Romans took control of Israel in 63 B.C.E., many Jews anticipated the arrival of the Messiah, a religious-political-military leader who was expected to drive out the Roman invaders and restore independence. Around C.E. 30 a new religious movement began among the Jews in the distant borders of the Roman Empire. A group of Jews began following the teachings of a new leader, Jesus of Nazare