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British Library

British Library: Expressions of Faith: Hindu Manuscripts

For Students 9th - 10th
A collection of seven Hindu books from various time periods. There is a written commentary plus great illustrations. The author of the commentary is Ravi Shankar, the famous Sitar musician.
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Smithsonian Institution

National Postal Museum: Art of the Stamp: Joseph Priestley

For Students 9th - 10th
View the artwork for a U.S. postage stamp issued in 1983 to commemorate Joseph Priestley, the scientist who discovered oxygen. With a short passage on his contributions to the teaching of history, religion, and science.
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National Endowment for the Humanities

Neh: Edsit Ement: Scroll Paintings (Lesson Plan)

For Teachers 3rd - 6th
Students apply knowledge about Ancient Egyptian hieroglyphics and work collaboratively with classmates creating scroll paintings in this lesson. The Book of the Dead is referred to in teaching students about Ancient Egypt and...
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PBS

Pbs Frontline: The Rise of Christianity

For Students 9th - 10th
A sociologist examines why the message of early Christianity was so appealing which led to its success and survival. The central message was one of virtue.
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PBS

Pbs Frontline: Opportunity & Organization in Early Christianity

For Students 9th - 10th
The author examines how historical circumstances were right for the development of Christianity and how the early organization of the movement allowed it to survive and grow.
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Cao Dai

For Students 9th - 10th
The official online home of the Cao Dai religion, with information about its history, teachings, beliefs, and spiritual practices.