Up until the destruction of the Second Temple, say roughly the first Century C.E., the history of the Hebrews ... now
known as the "Jewish people" ... takes place in the area now referred to as "Israel" and its immediate surroundings.
The Hebrews had always been in the Fertile Crescent, which is a place with major trade routes, including part of the famous Silk Road. In addition, there is a sea coast for shipping. When the Hebrews settled in Israel (Canaan), they were in a place that bridged three continents (Asia, Africa, and the nearby Europe).
The New Testament contains the Book of Hebrews.
Elements such as characters, plot, theme, and conflict are not part of the setting of a story. Setting refers to the time and place in which the events of a story take place.
setting
The setting is the time, place, and social environment of the story. Sometimes it's an essential part and the story has to take place in exactly that setting, but sometimes it's just a generic backdrop.
"Story" can be a noun or a verb.
the story takes place in NEW YORK
Psalms is often quoted in Hebrews.
No. The setting tells where the story takes place and the time in history that the story takes place.
Once upon a time, there was a rabbi named Abraham. He taught Torah in a synagogue, as most rabbis do, so that the congregants would know more of the history of Judaism. His favorite part was the story of the Exodus of the Hebrews. After the study, he ate a kosher lunch.
An urban industrial city in the northern part of the United States
World is a noun because it is a thing/place.