Y3/4 (B): Lesson 6: Does the language of scripture matter?

Exploring how language in scripture can be expressed in different ways and reflecting on whether the words or the meaning matter most.

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Assessment – R&W Y3/4: Does the language of scripture matter?

Y3/4 (B): Lesson 1: What came before written scripture?

Y3/4 (B): Lesson 2: Why does original language matter to some believers?

Y3/4 (B): Lesson 3: How do some religious communities use scripture?

Y3/4 /B): Lesson 4: How can the same scripture be expressed in different ways?

Y3/4 (B): Lesson 5: How does the language of scripture support communities?