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Teaching the Easter Story

For Teachers 4th - 8th Standards
If you are looking for a secular approach to teaching about Easter, this may just be the resource for you. Pupils read a paraphrased text depicting the last supper, arrest, and crucifixion of Jesus Christ as told in the Bible,...
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School District of Palm Beach County

Timelines

For Students 6th - 7th Standards
What do BC and AD mean on a timeline? What is the difference between a decade and a century? Here is a nice handout that offers all the foundational knowledge your young historians will need on how to look at historical timelines.
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Smart History

Smarthistory: Christianity, an Introduction

For Students 9th - 10th
Introductory historical summary of Christianity. Provides a discussion of Jesus and Rome, the old and new testaments, and different Christianities.
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PBS

Frontline: From Jesus to Christ: Religion in the Roman World

For Students 9th - 10th
Article examines the various religious options that were available to Roman and non-Romans living in the empire.
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The History Cat

The History Cat: Christianity

For Students 9th - 10th
Discusses the Christian religion, the province of Judea, the story of Jesus, belief system, persecution by the Romans, the spread of Christianity, and the different Christian sects that have evolved.
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Other

Bible Truths: The Miracles of Jesus

For Students 9th - 10th
Notes for sermons on the miracles of Jesus that refer to relevant bible verses to augment potential points.
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Other

Islamic Kids: Prophet Isa (Jesus)

For Students 9th - 10th
Discussion on the life and deeds of the prophet Jesus according to Islamic tradition and the Qur'an. Includes several quotes from the Holy Qur'an and is useful for comparative study of Christianity and Islam in terms of their opinions on...
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Other

Christian Library: Jewish Sects

For Students 9th - 10th
This site presents in outline form the three major sects that appeared during the time of Jesus, and how these sects affected the Jewish people as a whole.
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Other

Daily Bible Study: Pontius Pilate

For Students 9th - 10th
Daily Bible Study offers a biography of Pontius Pilate, the sixth Roman governor of Judea. Focuses mainly on his dealings with Jesus, whom he eventually condemned to die.
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Other

The Cross of Jesus Christ

For Students 9th - 10th
A site from an ecumenical Christian community that collects the writings of early church fathers on the cross of Jesus, along with meditations and hymns on the same subject.
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New Advent

Catholic Encyclopedia: Ascension

For Students 9th - 10th
This page describes the traditional Catholic belief that after His Resurrection from the dead, Jesus was taken, in both body and soul, into heaven. Includes links to related information. Please note that "The Catholic Encyclopedia" is a...
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New Advent

Catholic Encyclopedia: Good Friday

For Students 9th - 10th
Gives the theological significance, history and liturgical practices of this major Christian feast. Includes links to related information. Please note that ?The Catholic Encyclopedia? is a historic reference source and should be viewed...
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Other

The Latter Rain: Pharisees

For Students 9th - 10th
Discusses Pharisees' beliefs and relationships with Christians and their place in Jewish society at the time of Jesus.
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New Advent

Catholic Encyclopedia: Dissecting the Sermon on the Mount

For Students 9th - 10th
Two part analysis of The Sermon on the Mount. Very indepth and intellectual information given. Please note that ?The Catholic Encyclopedia? is a historic reference source and should be viewed in the context of resource material dated...
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New Advent

Catholic Encyclopedia: Christology

For Students 9th - 10th
This site offers a Catholic encyclopedia entry on Christology. There is extensive information including passages from the Bible. Please note that ?The Catholic Encyclopedia? is an historic reference source and should be viewed in the...
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New Advent

Catholic Encyclopedia: St. Stephen

For Students 9th - 10th
This site tells the story of the first Christian martyr, St. Stephen. St. Stephen was a deacon in the early Church murdered for his belief in Jesus Christ. This site also includes links to sites with related information. Please note that...
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Other

Catholic pages.com: St. Bartholomew

For Students 9th - 10th
This article looks at what is known about St. Bartholomew, one of the Twelve Apostles of Jesus. This site includes links to sites with related information.
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New Advent

Catholic Encyclopedia: Transfiguration

For Students 9th - 10th
Describes and interprets the Biblical event in which Jesus took three of His apostles up a mountain and was "divinely transfigured" in front of them. Contains links to related information. Please note that ?The Catholic Encyclopedia? is...
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New Advent

Catholic Encyclopedia: St. Thomas the Apostle

For Students 9th - 10th
This article traces the life and gives the traditions surrounding St. Thomas, one of Jesus' twelve apostles. Please note that ?The Catholic Encyclopedia? is a historic reference source and should be viewed in the context of resource...
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New Advent

Catholic Encyclopedia: St. Philip the Apostle

For Students 9th - 10th
This site from The New Advent describes the calling and life of St. Philip, one of Jesus' twelve apostles. This site includes links to sites with related information. Please note that ?The Catholic Encyclopedia? is a historic reference...
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New Advent

Catholic Encyclopedia: St. Mark

For Students 9th - 10th
This article looks at the life and work of St. Mark, one of the twelve apostles of Jesus, and an evangelist, or author, of a Gospel. Please note that ?The Catholic Encyclopedia? is a historic reference source and should be viewed in the...
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New Advent

Catholic Encyclopedia: Easter

For Students 9th - 10th
Explains the definition, the Feast, and much of what is related to Easter as we know it. Please note that ?The Catholic Encyclopedia? is a historic reference source and should be viewed in the context of resource material dated around 1910.
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New Advent

Catholic Encyclopedia: Feast of the Ascension

For Students 9th - 10th
A history of the Feast of the Ascension in Catholic tradition. Includes links to related information. Please note that ?The Catholic Encyclopedia? is a historic reference source and should be viewed in the context of resource material...
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Luther Seminary

Bible Tutor: Hebrews

For Students 9th - 10th
This site from The Bible Tutor provides a short, but informative introduction to the book of Hebrews that describes the message and significance of the book. Links are also provided for additional information on related subjects.

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