How did the relgion of the israelites differ from the religions of others in the surrounding area

Only the Israelite religion taught protection of the poor and weak
Only the Israelite religion taught moral standards of behavior
Only the Israelite religion taught that there was one god
Only the Israelite religion taught "an eye for an eye"

It is C, it is C because According to the Hebrew Bible, a man named Abraham was the founder of the Israelites. He was born in Mesopotamia. About 1800 BCE, he went to live in Canaan. Abraham had left his home to find a new religion. In time, it came to be called Judaism, or the Jewish religion. Followers of Judaism are called Jews.

Judaism was not like other religions of that time. Other ancient people believed that there are many gods. This is called polytheism. Abraham believed in only one God. This is called monotheism. In ancient Egypt, the pharaoh Akhenaton had worshiped one God above the others. Abraham believed that there was only one God that was invisible and all powerful.
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The Israelite religion, also known as Judaism, had several distinct features that set it apart from the religions of others in the surrounding area. To understand these differences, we can examine each statement individually.

1. "Only the Israelite religion taught protection of the poor and weak": The Israelite religion emphasized caring for the less fortunate members of society, including the poor and vulnerable. This can be seen in the numerous laws and teachings found in the Hebrew Bible (Old Testament) that focus on social justice and compassion, such as the commandments to leave some of the harvest for the poor (gleaning) and to provide for widows and orphans. Other religions in the surrounding area may have also valued aspects of charity and kindness, but the Israelite religion placed a particularly strong emphasis on protecting the poor and weak.

2. "Only the Israelite religion taught moral standards of behavior": The Israelite religion, through its sacred texts such as the Ten Commandments and other moral laws, provided a comprehensive framework for ethical behavior. These teachings covered various aspects of human conduct, including honesty, respect for parents, prohibitions against murder and theft, and guidelines for sexual morality. While other religions of the time also had moral codes, the Israelite religion articulated a unique set of values and moral standards that influenced both religious and secular aspects of life.

3. "Only the Israelite religion taught that there was one god": One of the distinguishing characteristics of the Israelite religion was its monotheistic belief in a single, all-powerful God. This monotheistic belief was quite distinct from the prevalent polytheistic practices of the surrounding cultures, where people worshipped and believed in multiple gods and goddesses. The Israelites believed that their God, Yahweh, was the only true God and that all other gods were false idols.

4. "Only the Israelite religion taught 'an eye for an eye'": The concept of "an eye for an eye" is not unique to the Israelite religion. It is a principle found in various ancient legal codes, including the Code of Hammurabi, which predated the Israelite laws. However, the Israelite religion did incorporate this principle into its legal system, where it served as a guideline for determining fair and proportionate punishment. It was not meant to promote vindictiveness but rather to ensure that punishment equated to the crime committed.

So with one is it

We seem to be talking about the era of Cyrus etc

well, back then most religions had gods for just about everything.

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