Answer 1
If The Bible is taken either literally/historical document or literature, the following become apparent.
Egypt: The Hebrew belief in a Promised Land did not play much a role in the events taking place there other than cementing the idea that Hebrews born in Egypt were from "somewhere else". When the Hebrews left Egypt, the general location of the Promised Land gave them some direction in the wilderness (i.e. go east, not south) but not a lot.
Canaan: This is a completely different story. The Hebrew invasion and conquest of Canaan was directly predicated on the belief that this land was Promised by God. Canaanite tribes were slaughtered and eviscerated to make way for the new settlers and their holy places destroyed. It also led to the construction of Jewish Holy Sites and Hebrew Chiefdoms and then Kingdoms.
Answer 2
The Hebrews belief in a promise land had them settle in Canaan. However, due to a famine they went to Egypt. Ten a new pharaoh came to power; he enslaved them. Moses helped them leave Egypt. They went back to Canaan and formed a fighting force united by they're goal of reclaiming the promised land.
faith is to belief as promise is to
Yes. Some Hebrews (a small minority) do.
Not actually, but they believe that actions effect their reincarnation. Bad activities takes you away from spiritual maturity.
Answer 1If The Bible is taken either literally/historical document or literature, the following become apparent.Egypt: The Hebrew belief in a Promised Land did not play much a role in the events taking place there other than cementing the idea that Hebrews born in Egypt were from "somewhere else". When the Hebrews left Egypt, the general location of the Promised Land gave them some direction in the wilderness (i.e. go east, not south) but not a lot.Canaan: This is a completely different story. The Hebrew invasion and conquest of Canaan was directly predicated on the belief that this land was Promised by God. Canaanite tribes were slaughtered and eviscerated to make way for the new settlers and their holy places destroyed. It also led to the construction of Jewish Holy Sites and Hebrew Chiefdoms and then Kingdoms.Answer 2The Hebrews belief in a promise land had them settle in Canaan. However, due to a famine they went to Egypt. Ten a new pharaoh came to power; he enslaved them. Moses helped them leave Egypt. They went back to Canaan and formed a fighting force united by they're goal of reclaiming the promised land.
Jewish tradition holds that part of the belief in God includes the idea that God protects everyone, not just the Hebrews.
Through prayer to God and through the observance of His Torah.
Belief in One God. The Phoenicians were idolaters.
He promised them the Holy Land (Genesis ch.15, ch.17, ch.26, and other verses). He also promised to have a special relationship with them (Exodus ch.19, and Deuteronomy 26:16-19).
Answer 1If the Bible is taken either literally/historical document or literature, the following become apparent.Egypt: The Hebrew belief in a Promised Land did not play much a role in the events taking place there other than cementing the idea that Hebrews born in Egypt were from "somewhere else". When the Hebrews left Egypt, the general location of the Promised Land gave them some direction in the wilderness (i.e. go east, not south) but not a lot.Canaan: This is a completely different story. The Hebrew invasion and conquest of Canaan was directly predicated on the belief that this land was Promised by God. Canaanite tribes were slaughtered and eviscerated to make way for the new settlers and their holy places destroyed. It also led to the construction of Jewish Holy Sites and Hebrew Chiefdoms and then Kingdoms.Answer 2The Hebrews belief in a promise land had them settle in Canaan. However, due to a famine they went to Egypt. Ten a new pharaoh came to power; he enslaved them. Moses helped them leave Egypt. They went back to Canaan and formed a fighting force united by they're goal of reclaiming the promised land.
Any belief in God requires that God provides for everyone.
In the story "Father's Help," the teacher's promise is to provide a second chance to the narrator by allowing him to retake a failed test if his father helps build the school fence. This promise serves as motivation for the narrator to seek his father's support and take responsibility for his actions. It highlights the teacher's belief in redemption and the power of familial support.
A creed is a statement of belief that makes a promise.