Throughout Jewish history we have seen significant transitions from 2,000 BC to 1492 AD. These transitions changed many different aspects of Jewish life. There are three specific events or turning points that caused tremendous change in Jewish life and had many ramifications. These three events were the formation of the United Monarchy, the rise of Hellenism, and the Golden Age of Spain. Each of these transitions had a different impact on Judaism, changing it forever. The different groups of people involved changed several aspects of Jewish life, including linguistics, politics, traditions, and literature. The United Monarchy took place between 1020 and 921 BC. It was the transition between a tribal society and an effective form of government. In this monarchy Samuel made Saul the first king. Saul was replaced by King David and was eventually followed by Solomon. This era was the most documented era in all of biblical history. During this time period, David was God's right-hand man. The Jewish people believed that the Messiah was once a living king somewhere in the Davidic bloodline. They believe that the Messiah of the Bible was a human king. The word Messiah means “anointed one”. David is the one who brings the loose tribes together into one government. It institutes many new things such as scribal culture and census records. This becomes known as the prototype of the ideal Jewish monarch. Founds the city of Jerusalem or the “City of David”. His legacy becomes an important theme in Jewish history. Through him, in 950 BC, the first temple for worship and sacrifice was built. This temple was extremely important to the Jewish people. It was the center of worship and politics of the kingdom of Judah. The Babylonians and...... middle of paper ......ed, you sent Serafino to tell him of your great goodness. They sat down next to me and then Michael said, “This is God's message pleading your cause: 'In the day you pass through waters of sorrow, I will be with you. When the enemy approaches, the rivers will not overwhelm you.' ”These three transitions had an enormous effect on Jewish life in many different ways and were important turning points in Jewish history. In all three of these periods the Jews underwent many changes in their lives in many different categories. Although enormous changes were made, in each of these eras the Jews somehow managed to maintain their cultural identity even as they adapted to other ways of life. They have never lost sight of their heritage. Therefore, the formation of the United Monarchy, the rise of Hellenism, and the Golden Age of Spain were the three most important breaking points in Jewish history..