Year 7 - Religious education
Becoming Abraham
Abraham: what is the significance of covenants for Jews, Christians and Muslims?
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Unit Summary
In this unit pupils build on the idea of covenant from primary. Using theological tools they study the story of Abraham in depth understanding how and why he is such a pivotal figure for Jews, Muslims and Christians. They will also examine how many Christians interpret the new covenant.
Lesson Summary
You will learn to explain how Abram became Abraham through his covenant with God.
Key Notes
- Abram is credited as the first person to introduce monotheism as we know it today.
- Abram was called by God to leave his home in search of the promised land.
- God changed Abram's name to Abraham as part of the Abrahamic covenant.
- God instructed Abraham to be circumcised as a sign of the covenant.
- Many Jewish boys undergo circumcision during the Brit Milah ceremony.
Vocabulary To Learn
- Abram: the orginal name of Abraham
- Brit Milah: the ceremony of circumcision in Judaism
- circumcision: the removal of part of the skin covering the penis, known as the foreskin
- covenant: an agreement between God and people
- offspring: a person's child or children
Common Mistakes To Avoid
- All Jews, Christians and Muslims practice circumcision because of the Abrahamic covenant.
3 Quick Questions (With Answers)
1. Explain the lesson in two key points.
Abram is credited as the first person to introduce monotheism as we know it today. Abram was called by God to leave his home in search of the promised land.
2. What does this key word mean in this lesson? 'Abram'
the orginal name of Abraham.
3. Correct this common mistake.
Mistake: All Jews, Christians and Muslims practice circumcision because of the Abrahamic covenant. Correction: Not everyone who follows an Abrahamic faith will practice circumcision because of the Abrahamic covenant. Jews, Christians and Muslims place differing levels of importance on the religious practice of circumcison.
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