Year 7 - Religious education
The world of Abram
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 describe the world of Abram before he became Abraham.
Key Notes
- The Bible states that Abram lived in Ur, which is modern-day Iraq.
- People were polytheistic in Abram's homeland.
- The gods were worshipped through the use of idols.
- Abram's father was an idol maker and Abram rejected this practice.
Vocabulary To Learn
- deity: a supernatural being that is worshipped, like a god or goddess
- idol: an image or statue used as an object of worship
- monotheism: the belief in and worship of one god
- polytheism: the belief in and worship of multiple gods
Common Mistakes To Avoid
- Everyone in the Torah or Old Testament always believed in only one god.
3 Quick Questions (With Answers)
1. Explain the lesson in two key points.
The Bible states that Abram lived in Ur, which is modern-day Iraq. People were polytheistic in Abram's homeland.
2. What does this key word mean in this lesson? 'deity'
a supernatural being that is worshipped, like a god or goddess.
3. Correct this common mistake.
Mistake: Everyone in the Torah or Old Testament always believed in only one god. Correction: Abram's family and the people of Abram's homeland were polytheists, meaning they believed in multiple gods.
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