Y3/4 (A): 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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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

Y3/4 (A): Why is fire used ceremonially?

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Lessons

Y3/4 (A): Lesson 1: How did the Christian Bible come to be?

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Y3/4 (A): Lesson 2: What is in the Bible?

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Y3/4 (A): Lesson 3: How did the Bible become a bestseller?

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Y3/4 (A): Lesson 4: How can the Bible mean different things to different people?

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Y3/4 (A): Lesson 5: Where might we find the Bible?

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Y3/4 (A): Lesson 6: How is the Bible relevant for some people today?

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Key skills

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  • Religious and non-religious
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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.

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