Notes in the History of Israel

Notes on the History of Israel:

Tracing frame:
The Land of Israel at the Time of Christ

The first People of God were Abraham, Isaac, Jacob and their households.

Jacob’s name was changed to Israel – then all of his descendants are called Israelites. Hebrew is their language and they can be called Hebrews as well. This is applicable during their 400 years in Egypt and the Exodus.

The Israelites settled in Israel, divided into their 12 tribes, and time passed; the Kingdom is divided and conquered at various times.

Those who return to the southern Kingdom and spread from there are called Jews – after the main remaining region of the original country of Israel: Judah or Judea.

From the Jewish people, God raises up a Son: Jesus. From His time forward, we have two branches of the People of God: Jews and Christians.

400 years after the time of Christ’s life on earth, the Islamic faith is formed. We call these people Muslims. They claim right to the legacy of the One God through their descent from the illegitimate eldest son of Abraham: Ishmael. Thus bypassing all the covenants after Abraham.