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The judges adjudicated, and they also taught Torah; and in some cases they also temporarily served as leaders in battle.

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What influenced ethical judgments among the ancient Hebrews?

The Torah and the words of the prophets. These were (and are) the ethical, moral, legal and historical teachings which the Israelites based their judgments upon.


Among the following residents of Mesopotamia which was the only monotheistic group?

Hebrews


What was an effect of the interaction between the Chaldeans and the ancient Hebrews?

Since the Hebrews and non-Hebrews lived side by side in Chaldean Mesopotamia, there may have been some borrowing in language or other minor matters. But in terms of fundamental beliefs, the two are quite different.Judaism, according to tradition, has always been monotheistic. Even at the height of the unfortunate spread of idolatry among the less-loyal Ten Tribes, there were thousands who remained loyal to God (1 Kings 19:18).(See: Judaism and monotheism)The Chaldeans, however, believed in a number of deities, which sometimes led to aberrations in people's behavior (See: Cruelties of the polytheists). This was among the reasons why Abraham the Hebrew founded ethical monotheism.It may be noted that there are certain comparative similarities that can be found among the two ancient populations (Hebrews and Chaldean non-Hebrews). According to tradition, this did not stem from borrowing, but rather from the existence of an even older tradition; the worldwide one stemming from Noah. This is, for example, why (almost all) people over the entire world believed in the existence of the soul, the afterlife, the significance of the number seven, the institution of marriage, the abhorrence of cannibalism, etc.


What is the personification of wisdom among ancient Romans?

Minerva or Pallas


What role did judges play among the Israelites?

The Judges served for about 365 years (1244 to 879 BCE, according to traditional chronology), from the death of Joshua until the time of King Saul. They served as Judges, as military leaders when the nation was under threat, and as spiritual leaders. In addition to the these, there have been regular judges, from the time of Moses (Exodus ch.18) down to this day. These are Torah-scholars whose function is to adjudicate disputes according to Torah-procedure.The Book of Judges records those events in which some of the ancient Israelites began to sin (Judges 2:11), and were then persecuted by surrounding nations, as God had warned them (Deuteronomy ch.32). When the Israelites repented (Judges 2:1-4, 3:9, 3:15, 6:6, 10:10), God saved them from their enemies.The Judges:EhudShamgarDeborahGideonAbimelechTolaYairJepthahIbzanElonAbdonSamsonEliSamuelSee also:Jewish history timelineTransition from Judges to KingsMore about the Hebrew Bible

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Sports of ancient Hebrew in the period 1800 BC?

There are no written records of any sports played among the Ancient Hebrews.


What is the responsibilities of a pharaoh?

The responsibilities of a Pharaoh were quite diverse. He was the political and religious leader of ancient Egypt and had the duty of maintaining law and order and fighting enemies among other responsibilities.


What are written records?

They are records of occurences among the Hebrews. They are included in the Hebrew Bible, the Talmud and midrashim, and other ancient works.


What influenced ethical judgments among the ancient Hebrews?

The Torah and the words of the prophets. These were (and are) the ethical, moral, legal and historical teachings which the Israelites based their judgments upon.


How are responsibilities shared among the nations?

the responsibilities are among the nation is to share the governmental idea with the nation and help each other in the nation.


Among the following residents of Mesopotamia which was the only monotheistic group?

Hebrews


The responsibilities of government are split up among several branches?

According to the Constitution, that is correct. The Congress makes the law (within the bounds of the Constitution), the Executive executes the laws that Congress passes, and the Judicial Branch judges what the Constitution and laws means.


Why were the Hebrews unique among early cultures?

They were monotheistic...or at least monolatrous (a prototype of monotheism).


Why is the Judges Period in the Bible considered to be a power vacuum?

Because (among the israelites) "in those days there was no king." (Judges 17:6)


Who were the Hebrews' kings?

Saul (שאול) David (דוד) Solomon (שלמה), (among many others)


In nations such as great Britain identify and explain how government responsibilities are divided among varying levels?

In democratic nations the responsibilities are divided among varying levels through senate, congress, and a figure head


What differentiates the ancient Hebrews from other Near Eastern cultures of the time?

Since the Hebrews and non-Hebrews lived side by side in the Near East, there may have been some borrowing in language or other minor matters. But in terms of fundamental beliefs, the two are quite different.The Hebrews, according to tradition, have always been monotheistic from Abraham onward. Even at the height of the unfortunate spread of idolatry among the less-loyal Ten Tribes, there were thousands who remained loyal to God (1 Kings 19:18).(See: Judaism and monotheism)Other Near Easterners, however, believed in a number of deities, which sometimes led to aberrations in people's behavior (See: Cruelties of the polytheists). This was among the reasons why Abraham the Hebrew founded ethical monotheism.It may be noted that there are certain comparative similarities that can be found among the two ancient populations (Hebrews and non-Hebrews). According to tradition, this did not stem from borrowing, but rather from the existence of an even older tradition; the worldwide one stemming from Noah. This is, for example, why (almost all) people over the entire world believed in the existence of the soul, the afterlife, the significance of the number seven, the institution of marriage, the abhorrence of cannibalism, etc.