History of Judaism

By cassie ramos
  • 2000 BCE

    Abraham founds Judaism

  • Period: 2000 BCE to 1200 BCE

    The 12 Tribes of Israel, led by Abraham's 12 grandchildren, migrate to Egypt to avoid famine.

  • 1200 BCE

    The Jewish people are enslaved by the Egyptians.

  • Period: 1200 BCE to 1020 BCE

    Moses frees the Jewish people. His descendant, Joshua, leads them back to their homeland, and they fight for control from the Palestines and Canaanites.

  • 1020 BCE

    All three groups are united into one kingdom under Saul, David's heir.

  • 922 BCE

    Israel splits into two kingdoms.

  • Period: 922 BCE to 586 BCE

    The two sides fight for control.

  • 586 BCE

    The Assyrians and Babylonians conquer the land.

  • Period: 586 BCE to 332 BCE

    The Jewish people are eventually able to return to their homeland.

  • 332 BCE

    Alexander the Great conquers their land.

  • Period: 332 BCE to 63 BCE

    After King Antiochus IV tries to outlaw Judaism, the Jewish people rebel and eventually reclaim their land.

  • 63 BCE

    The Romans reconquer the Jewish land.