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Understanding the Christian Bible
This Religion and worldviews video supports teacher understanding of how Christians use and interpret the Bible. It introduces the Bible as a sacred text within the Christian worldview, describing its structure, origins and diverse contents. The video outlines the Old and New Testaments, key genres such as stories, poetry and letters, and how different denominations may include varying books. It also explores how some Christians view the Bible as the word of God, and how interpretations range from literal to metaphorical.
This video is part of Kapow Primary’s Religion and worldviews scheme – Scripture. It equips teachers to deliver lessons exploring scripture in Christianity by offering context for its use in personal devotion, church services, rites of passage and group study. With attention to language, format and denominational differences, it helps ensure inclusive, respectful teaching that highlights the variety of beliefs and practices within the Christian worldview.
Religion and worldviews, Lower key stage 2, Year 3, Is scripture central to religion? Lesson 5: What does the Bible mean to some Christians?