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Lesson 1: What do some people mean by revelation?

Explaining what some people mean by revelation and evaluating how the Torah is treated in a way which demonstrates its significance as a 'sacred' or 'holy' scripture to some Jewish people.
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1. Recap and recall

Before starting this unit, you might want to check the children can recall:

  • The Jewish, Christian and Muslim worldviews are sometimes referred to as the Abrahamic religions.

  • The Torah is the first five books of Moses and is the central scripture of the Jewish worldview.

  • Christian scripture is the Christian Bible.

  • The Qur’an is the Muslim scripture.

  • These texts are sometimes described as holy, special or sacred.

  • Many people read scripture to find out more about God and for guidance on how to live a life that they believe pleases God.

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Assessment – R&W Y3: Is scripture central to religion?
Lesson 1: What do some people mean by revelation?
Lesson 2: What’s the difference between a scroll and a book?Lesson 3: How is scripture used by some Muslims?Lesson 4: How are some scriptures both similar and different?Lesson 5: What does the Bible mean to some Christians?Lesson 6: How and why are scriptures central to religion?
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