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The Bible is a collection of books. God’s Word.
The Bible is a collection of books. God’s Word.
The Bible contains:
The Bible contains:
- the sacred stories of the Hebrew People.
- stories about the covenant made between Moses and his people and God, which was fulfilled through Christ.
- stories of how God helped people throughout history.
- songs and poems about God.
- stories of Jesus and his teachings.
- Stories about the first Christian communities and their struggle to keep the faith.
Jewish understandings of God
Jewish understandings of God
Primeval History
The Creation accounts reveal that God’s creation was good, ordered, and harmonious and that woman and man are created equal in the image and likeness of God.
Patriarchs and Matriarchs 1850 (BCE).
They came to understand God as ONE, a personal relationship with humanity, help Moses have a family and land.
The Exodus of the Israelites and the Covenant 1700 to 1290 (BCE).
The understanding that one God was above all other gods came to Moses when God revealed God’s name—Yahweh, meaning “I am the One who is always present.”
They came to understand God as a powerful soldier who fought for those in trouble and who wanted people to be free.
Settling the Promised Land 1250 to 1000 (BCE)
The Nation and the Temple (BCE)
They came to understood God like a great King, living in a palace or The Temple.
The Kings and the Prophets 922 (BCE) - 587 (BCE)
They came to understand God as Divine Wisdom guiding creation.
World of the Text A2 poster Middle School updated.pdfWorld of the Text A2 poster SENIOR version .pdfWorlds of the texts junior and senior posters BCE https://catholicidentity.bne.catholic.edu.au/resources-tools/SitePages/Resources%20Supporting%20Religious%20Education%20Curriculum%20P-12.aspx
The primary poster below was not updated by BCE
BCE World of the Text poster Primary original version.pdfPage updated
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