Students will know the significant contributions of the Hebrew culture to western civilization. Political history of the Hebrews was very insignificant.
Significance lies in their cultural contributions.
Hebrew land, known as Palestine, was located in present-day Israel and east of Phoenicia. History of Palestine is one of continual warfare. Early Hebrew history is outlined in the first five books of the Old testament and attributed to Moses. Abraham, from Ur, is regarded as the traditional founder of the Hebrews. Time of Egyptian settlement corresponds with Hyksos invasion.