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Before the invention of the printing press the import of the Christian Bible as a material book was inestimable. Revered by the faithful, labored over by scribes and artists, studied by scholars, and coveted by the rich and powerful, an actual copy of the book took on iconic significance. Surviving manuscripts of the Bible, therefore, not only reveal the remarkable history of a massively influential text but also allow scholars to map the development of the book prior to the advent of machine printing. The British Libraryâ€Â... read more

Endorsed by Edexcel, "Catholicism: A Study for Edexcel GCSE Religious Studies" is a textbook covering all aspects of the Edexcel Catholicism GCSE curriculum and provides additional material to ensure full coverage of the Key Stage 4 Level of "Attainment and the Curriculum Directory". This book is an invaluable resource for all catholic schools.

"Connections" is an innovative, two-tier, three book course designed to support the guidelines for Key Stage 3 Religious Studies and the teaching and assessing requirements of the Key Stage 3 strategy. Designed to support all abilities through the foundation and mainstream editions, this text is part of a comprehensive series focusing on the key world religions.

"Connections" is an innovative, two-tier, three book course designed to support the guidelines for Key Stage 3 Religious Studies and the teaching and assessing requirements of the Key Stage 3 strategy. Designed to support all abilities through the foundation and mainstream editions, this text is part of a comprehensive series focusing on the key world religions.

"Connections Year 8" is the second book in an exciting and innovative two-tier three book course designed to support the latest guidelines of Key Stage 3 Religious Studies and the teaching and assessing requirements of the Key Stage 3 strategy. Working creatively around the context of the QCA scheme of work and the Locally Agreed Syllabuses, this comprehensive new series will: enable and encourage a range of learning styles; reflect contemporary approaches in R.E.; facilitate full use of attainment targets; link with citizenship an... read more

"Connections" is an exciting and innovative two-tier three book course designed to support the latest guidelines of Key Stage 3 Religious Studies and the teaching and assessing requirements of the Key Stage 3 strategy.

"Connections" is an exciting and innovative two-tier three book course designed to support the latest guidelines of Key Stage 3 Religious Studies and the teaching and assessing requirements of the Key Stage 3 strategy. The series has been designed to be used within mixed ability classes as there are Foundation and Mainstream versions of each of the three student books, providing stimulating differentiated material.

This is the second book in a two-tier three book course designed to support the guidelines for Key Stage 3 religious studies and the teaching and assessing requirements of the key stage 3 strategy. Working creatively around the context of the QCA scheme of work and the Locally Agreed Syllabusus, this comprehensive series is designed to: enable and encourage a range of learning styles; reflect contemporary approaches in RE; facilitate full use of attainment targets; link wuth citizenship and ICT; and help facilitate the change from ... read more

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Discovering Diversity explains and explores the major world religions that now form part of the fabric of Aotearoa New Zealand’s multicultural society. It introduces the reader to some of the beliefs and practices of these faiths, with the aim of increasing empathy, understanding and knowledge. Its curriculum focus is Social Studies Level 5, and it covers the Achievement Objectives: * Understand how cultural interaction impacts on cultures and societies * Understand that people move between places and how this has consequenc... read more

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This book provides a comprehensive and accessible introduction to the study of religion. The book covers the Philosophy of Religion, Religious Ethics, Jewish Scriptures, the New Testament, Developments in Christian Thought, and World Religions. "ATRS, Foundation for the Study of Religion" is an excellent new addition to the highly popular "Access to Philosophy and Access to Religious Studies" series. The series is geared to the new AS/A level specifications. It features accessible layouts with clear diagrams and definitions of key ... read more

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A superlative reference work against which the Bible and its stories can be fully appreciated and understood. The story of the Bible is also the story of the ancient Near East, the home of the first civilizations and scene of the clashes between the great empires of Egypt, the Hittites, Assyria and Babylon. Records of this period are replete with wars, conquerors and exiles, the rise and fall of empires and the divisions of kingdoms, linking prophets, judges and kings and of course the life of Jesus himself. From the earliest evi... read more

Does science necessarily undermine faith in God? Or could it actually support faith? Beyond the flashpoint debates over the teaching of evolution, or stem-cell research, most of us struggle with contradictions concerning life's ultimate question. We know that accidents happen, but we believe we are on earth for a reason. Until now, most scientists have argued that science and faith occupy distinct arenas. Francis Collins, a former atheist as a science student who converted to faith as he became a doctor, is about to change that. Co... read more