Year 7 - Religious education
The promised lands
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 the role and significance of the promised lands within the Abrahamic religions.
Key Notes
- God promised Abraham land as part of the Abrahamic covenant.
- God declared that Abraham and his descendants would have everlasting possession of Canaan.
- Canaan became known as the promised land, but surrounding areas are also mentioned in the Old Testament and Torah.
- The promised lands are significant for different reasons across the three Abrahamic religions.
Vocabulary To Learn
- covenant: an agreement between God and people
- descendants: your children and any further generations of children that begin from them
- promised land(s): areas of land promised as part of the Abrahamic covenant
Common Mistakes To Avoid
- The promised lands are only significant within Judaism.
3 Quick Questions (With Answers)
1. Explain the lesson in two key points.
God promised Abraham land as part of the Abrahamic covenant. God declared that Abraham and his descendants would have everlasting possession of Canaan.
2. What does this key word mean in this lesson? 'covenant'
an agreement between God and people.
3. Correct this common mistake.
Mistake: The promised lands are only significant within Judaism. Correction: The promised lands are significant for different reasons within the three Abrahamic religions.
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