the evolution of Judaism

Judaism changed significantly overtime. It began with Abraham and his descendants who migrated to the Syrian deserts to a land promised to him by Yaweh. Hebrew traditions were passed on orally. The spoken Hebrew language of the Bible changed into Aramaic. Once Solomon died, Israelites became monotheistic and believed in Yaweh exclusively. They also went from being a tribal confederacy to a unified monarchy. Israelites put a great emphasis on family, and lived with their extended family. The oldest male was dominant, but women were given respect as well. Jews lived by strict rules pertaining to food and rituals. Dispite evolution, the Jewish community has always been close and strong.