Year 7 - Religious education
Father of many nations
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 Abraham is seen as a literal and metaphorical father of many nations.
Key Notes
- Abraham was blessed with children much later in life than is usually possible.
- Abraham having descendants was part of the Abrahamic covenant.
- Abraham's descendants become significant in shaping the Abrahamic religions.
- Abraham may be seen as a metaphorical father of many nations, as Judaism, Christianity and Islam trace back to him.
Vocabulary To Learn
- Abrahamic: referring to a group of monotheistic religions (Judaism, Christianity and Islam)
- descendants: your children and any further generations of children that begin from them
- nation: a large body of people, united by social and territorial commonalities
- tribe: a social group made up of many families sharing the same customs and values
Common Mistakes To Avoid
- Judaism, Christianity and Islam have nothing in common.
3 Quick Questions (With Answers)
1. Explain the lesson in two key points.
Abraham was blessed with children much later in life than is usually possible. Abraham having descendants was part of the Abrahamic covenant.
2. What does this key word mean in this lesson? 'Abrahamic'
referring to a group of monotheistic religions (Judaism, Christianity and Islam).
3. Correct this common mistake.
Mistake: Judaism, Christianity and Islam have nothing in common. Correction: Judaism, Christianity and Islam are Abrahamic faiths and all three religions can be traced back to Abraham through his sons Ishmael and Isaac and their descendants.
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