Early Judaism: 600 BCE - 600 CE Second-Wave Civilizations

Early Judaism emerged in the Southern Levant, an area encompassing modern-day Israel and Palestine, during the second-wave of civilizations from 600 BCE to 600 CE.

This period is known as the Age of Prophets, which saw the emergence of monotheistic religion, centered around the worship of Yahweh.

During this era, the Israelites were divided into two main kingdoms, the Kingdom of Israel in the north and the Kingdom of Judah in the south.

Judaism in this period was heavily influenced by the Babylonian Exile, which saw the destruction of the First Temple and the Babylonian conquest of Jerusalem.

During this period the Torah, the most important religious text of Judaism, was written and compiled.

Other important religious texts from this period include the Books of Prophets, the Psalms, and the Writings.

The first major religious figure of this period was King David, who was an important figure for his military campaigns and for his religious reforms.

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