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What does it mean?
Judaism's teachings on one God and human dignity helped end old pagan beliefs.
In plain terms
Judaism's ideas about God and people changed history.
What can you take from it?
Ideas can change whole societies.

Where it applies

  • historical study
  • cultural shift
  • debate

Putting it to work

  • study historical impact
  • consider belief power

Questions to consider

  • What ideas changed your world?

Another view

History is complex and not one-sided.

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