Saturday, December 18, 2010

Hebrew-Canaan Essay

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By: Maxcine Payne
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    Do you know what Hebrew is? Hebrew is a Semitic language of the Afro-Asiatic family. Around ten million people around the world speak Hebrew! Hebrew is mostly spoken in Israel. Jewish people speak Hebrew the most. The religion of the Hebrew’s is very different from our understanding of religion. 

    Hebrew’s religion went back to the days when the Hebrew’s were still nomads, before they had adopted a settled life. The home of the nomad was the wilderness often dry and arid but with an occasional oasis, river, water basin and pastures. The Hebrew nomads survived by herding instead of farming. Rain is the most important element to the nomads, with out it there herds and family won’t survive. A nomadic camp consisted of about 25 to 50 members. The nomads diet consisted of breads, fruits (when available), milk and cheese and meat.

    Hebrew nomads have created some helpful things. One invention of the Ancient Hebrews was the Torah Program. A Torah Project is a year-long program where the entire congregation participates in the mitzvah of writing a Torah scroll. Torah was written by Moses during the Exodus of the fifteenth century BCE. Moses has taken up about 40 years to write it. However, others people believe that the Torah was written by several authors over a period of several hundred years in the first half of the first millenium BCE.
 
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    The Ancient Hebrews' government was monarchy and was lead by King Soliz. (Hebrew is located in Israel.) There was a war between Israel and the Philistines to control Canaan. The first Israeli sovereign was Saul in around 1020 BC but he was not able to defeat the Philistines. David (the second king) defeated the Philistines and took control of Canaan. David’s Son Solomon became king when Israel was in peace and he helped Israel to grow.

    Hebrew is a member of the Semitic family of languages, the language of the bible, of Judaism, and now one of the official languages of the state of Israel. As a foreign language it is studied mostly by Jews and students of Judaism and Israel, archaeologists and linguists specializing in the Middle East and its civilizations, by theologians, and in Christian seminaries. The modern word "Hebrew" is derived from the word "ivri” one of several names for the Jewish people. It is traditionally understood to be an adjective based on the name of Abraham's ancestor.

    Hebrew had a very stable food supply. Grains, such as barley and wheat, were gathered and ground into a flour and mixed with water and placed on hot rocks to make bread. Some of the fruits available were grapes, pomegranates, olives and dates. These were often dried for later use and sometimes mixed with flour for a cake type bread. The nomads got there milk from sheep and goats. Olives were not only used as a food source but for medicinal purposes as well. It was drunk for stomach and intestinal problems and applied to wounds as an antiseptic. Animal fat was used to make soap.

    Hebrew social chain is in this order. (similar to a social pyramid)
1) The priests, descendants of Aaron.
2) The royal family of David; the relationship between King David and the priests was in fact very similar to that of Leonidas and the Ephors in that now famous movie. Much like the Ephors, the priests of ancient Israel, for all intents and purposes, were the supreme law, and the king could not act without their blessing all the same. And yes they were just as corrupt.
3) Levite women the "Daughter of a Cohen (priest);" Levite women, rank wise, were above even men not of the royal or priestly bloodline.
4) All other Hebrew people
5) Any foreigners living in Israel, or any semites, who could own property, business, slaves, etc, however they could not own Hebrew slaves; only Hebrews could own other Hebrews, and within Israel itself, a foreigner could not own a Hebrew slave, however a Hebrew could own a foreigner slave they bought from some Arab, who held the monopoly on a very lucrative slave market.
6) Women, regardless of origin, it didn't matter they were all basically held at the same level. Hebrew and foreigner alike, they were basically house slaves and breeding machines.
7) Slaves

Hebrews social structure was well put together. Everything is organized. In Mediterranean cultures, comprised a mixture of dept-slavery, slavery as a punishment for crime, and the enslavement of prisoners of war. Masters could free slaves, and in many cases such freedmen went on to rise to positions of power. 

    Jewish people made paintings and jewelry. Ancient Jewish art goes over centuries ago. You can find several historical reports documenting the creation of Jewish art throughout history. The first Jewish artist on record was named Bezalel. He was an architect, sculptor and designer of holy garments. (Bezalel was the first creator of Jewish art.)

    Hebrew is a Semitic language of the Afro-Asiatic family. But Hebrew also means other things. Hebrew is a group of people also. For an example the nomads. Hebrew-Canaan is a very important civilization! Hebrew may have some ways it connects to the USA. What do you think?

Thursday, December 16, 2010

C is For Christmas

C is for Christmas

C is for Christ, Son of God, and Lord of Love.
H is for Heaven, blessing each and all from above.
R is for Remembering the words to your favorite carol.
is for the Icicles hanging inside every barrel.
S is for Stockings stuffed up to the knee.
T is for the Tinsel that Mom wrapped 'round the tree.
M is for Mistletoe hung from the wall.
A is for my Advent Calendars that decorate the hall.
S is for Santa and his eight reindeer.
E is for the Eggnog that fills us with cheer.
V is for Visiting all our family and friends.
E is for Everyone who is sad when Christmas ends.

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______I'm Hoping The New Year 
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__Christmas Day. Bless Your Heart!!! 
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I hope you have the Best Christmas Ever!

Wednesday, November 17, 2010

Why is it important to make sure your facts are correct when writing research?

It is important to make sure your facts are correct when writing research because when you post it online or put it in a text the hole world can see what you posted, and when People want to look up an answer to a question and they look through a text book or online and they read your answer you are telling them the wrong thing. So it is important to make sure you have the right facts.

Wednesday, November 3, 2010

Thanksgiving

Thanksgiving is my favorite holiday!

I love going to my aunts house to eat that Thanksgiving dinner!

The Pumpkin Pie, Dressing, Mashed Potatoes, and the Turkey is great!

My family all gathers in on place and spends time together and be thankful

We pray then finally eat!

Thanksgiving is my favorite holiday!!



HAPPY THANKSGIVING!!!!

Wednesday, October 20, 2010

Halloween

Tonight is the night when dead leaves fly

Tonight is the night when witches on sticks fly across the sky

Tonight is the night when black cat sneak across the land

Tonight is the night when ghosts fly over the neighborhood

Tonight is the night when the dead moon rises

Tonight is the night of Halloween!!
HAPPY HALLOWEEN!!

Monday, October 18, 2010

Literary History Essay

Literary History Essay                          


    Reading and writing has changed in the past years. I remember not being able to read and write. I also remember learning how to read and write. I also remembered HATING to read and write. I would never write unless the teacher told me to, if I had to do homework. But as a reached 5th grade I would read and write all the time. I would write stories or read each day I got home from school. I like reading and writing because it gives me a chance to use my imagination.

     In kindergarten I didn’t know anything! I had no clue how to read and write. I wondered how the teachers could read and write but not me... I learned how to write when I got closer to the end of the school year. First I learned my letters. The teachers tout me this by teaching me my ABC’s. I remember when we had to write about a story we read and when I got all ready to start writing I whished I never learned how to read and write! I didn’t like it at all! So I just sat there and didn’t do a thing.

    In first grade I have learned bigger words to use in my writing. I also learned about nouns and punctuation. But still I didn’t like writing or reading. When I had to read or write I would complain. I wouldn’t do my best ether. When I had to write I would put my head down and write. I hated writing I wished it didn’t exist.

    When I reached 3rd grade I learned how to write in a different way, a quicker way. I learned how to write in cursive. I like to write in cursive not because it is quicker it is fancy! J Learning how to write in cursive was harder than writing normal. It was harder because all these loops and curls. But I got it! In 3rd grade I also had to leave class to go to another teacher's room to test how fast i read. I got mad because she kept saying i need to read faster and stop making so many mistakes.
    In 5th grade we had to write a story, and as I was writing I thought of many things to write down. I started to begin to like reading and writing. I used to read books with pictures in them all the time but now that I started reading chapter books I could use my imagination more than I ever did. Same with writing but when I write it is not the same as reading because I write a story my way. I can let myself go whiled with Ideas! Now I would write everyday when I get home. Finally I loved to read and write!

    When I was young wishing I never learned how to read and write I finally realized that now I am glad I learned it. If I didn’t know how to read and write I would not succeed in school or be able to get a job. Reading has changed me in many ways. I am glad I learned how to read and write! 

Thursday, October 14, 2010

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Friday, October 8, 2010

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Wednesday, October 6, 2010

My Favorite Thing about October

My favorite thing about October is..

Its not candy..

Its not dressing up for Halloween..

It is pumpkin pie!

Its my favorite pie.

Its the only thing I love to eat

pumpkin pie!

Even if i just got done eating and full

I will eat the pumpkin pie!!

Thursday, September 23, 2010

Wednesday, September 15, 2010

My Little Sister Charlye

My sister is funny!

My sister is cute!

My sister pulls my hair

But i quess thats what they do

She sometimes gets me mad

She sometimes makes me happy

But most of all shes my sister that I love!

Winnie The Pooh!!

Pooh is Fluffy!

Pooh is Nice!

Pooh is Cool!

Pooh likes Hunny!

Pooh has Friends!  

Pooh is my Friend!



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Thursday, September 9, 2010

Unperfect

                      I'm not a perfect girl.
    My hair doesn't always stay in place &
    I spill things a lot. I'm pretty clumsy &
      sometimes I have a broken heart.
      My friends & I sometimes fight &
     maybe somedays nothing goes right.
but when I think about it & take a step back
     I remember how amazing life truly is
      & maybe. Just maybe. I like being
                         unperfect..

School Can

School can be fun

School can be boring

School can bring friends

School can bring enemies