*Updated* Why is the Bible the best-selling book of all time?
Exploring the history of the Christian Bible and investigating its relevance to many Christians today.
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*Updated* Why is the Bible the best-selling book of all time?
Unit outcomes
Pupils who are secure will be able to:
- Identify events involved in the compilation and creation of the first Christian Bible.
- Comparing different types of writing found in the Bible and discussing their purposes.
- Explain the criteria used to decide which texts were included in the canonised Bible.
- Explain the impact of key figures and events on the development of the modern-day Christian Bible.
- Describe how and why the Christian Bible has developed over time.
- Explain the concept of interpretation and why it is an essential practice for many Christians when reading the Bible.
- Investigate and identify where the Bible is found in different churches and how this has changed over time.
- Identify examples of how the Bible has influenced modern British life.
- Present their learning about the Bible’s impact and relevance.
Suggested prior learning
What makes some texts sacred?
Get startedPlease note
Lessons and resources within this unit have been updated, focusing on pitch, lesson length and key vocabulary. The context, skills and knowledge covered and learning progression of the unit remain the same.
Lessons
Lesson 1: How did the Christian Bible come to be?
- To know how the Christian Bible came to exist using historical enquiry.
Lesson 2: What is in the Bible?
- To explore beliefs about the Bible by investigating its contents.
Lesson 3: How did the Bible become a bestseller?
- To evaluate the impact of people and events on the modern-day Christian Bible.
Lesson 4: How can the Bible mean different things to different people?
- To explain the importance of Bible interpretation to many Christians.
Lesson 5: Where might we find the Bible?
- To compare the use of the Christian Bible in different churches.
Lesson 6: How is the Bible relevant for some people today?
- To identify ways in which the Christian Bible is relevant to some people today.
Key skills
Key knowledge
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Unit resources

Knowledge organiser – R&W Y4: Why is the Bible the best selling book of all time?
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Vocabulary display: Y4 Why is the Bible the best-selling book of all time?
A display version of the vocabulary from the 'Why is the Bible the best-selling book of all time?' unit.
Cross-curricular opportunities
English: Reading- comprehension; Spoken language.
History
RSE: Respectful relationships.
British values: Mutual respect; Tolerance of those with different faiths and beliefs; Rule of law.