Judaism
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2800 BCSaigon I --Akkadian & Sumerean United
1960 BCUr is destroyed by Babylonians.
Egypt is ruled by Hyksos, a North Seminites, similar to Joseph's tribe. Others details follows the Biblical Record.
New Jewish Perspective:
Roth, C.A History of the Jews.N.Y.: Schochen Books, 1954.
YHWH is taken as the Kenites' god; but used by Davidic Monarchy to form a common bond of faith. It is actually a monolatry (rather than monotheism). [Roth pp.8-9]
B. Laws
1. The Ten Commandments: for the Jews only! because this is a part of the covenant with God.
The laws contain 613 commandments: for ALL Jewish men.
a) 248 positive commandments
b) 365 negative commandments It is suggested by Moses Mainmonides X11 C. AD [Leo Trepp p.145f]
2. Noachian Covenant: parts of it is the Seven Noachide Laws, suggested by the Maimonides, with a universalism tendency (for all men). see Untermann p.10.] Content: "These are prohibited:
a) blasphemy
b) idolatry
c) sexual immorality (anything outside marriage)
d) murder
e) robbery
f) eating a portion of a living animal.
This must be done: g) justice. It implies taking care of the needy, respecting property right; prohibiting lying, deception, and cheating.
It doesn't mention Sabbath and one true God.
N.B."...renewed emphasis on the universalistic aspects of Judaism amongst Progressive Jews, there has been an accompanying relaxation of rules for proselyte ization." [see Untermann p.10] In ancient tames, a gentile living u the Land of Israel who agreed to abide by these 7 laws, was known as a gar toshav, or resident alien, and was given limited rights and responsibilities within the comunity -- Now the status of the gar toshav no longer exists. (see Untermann pp.16-17.] "These laws are sssoecated with God's command to Adam in Genesis 2:16." Maemonide's ruling based on a source, the 4th C Mishnnat Rabbi Eliezer which was rediscovered in 20th C. Untermann p144]