Religious Studies ISEB Revision Guide
Published on 21. April 2008
Book
Paperback/Softback
200 pages
978-0-903627-62-7 (ISBN)
Description
This revision guide consolidates the key information required for Syllabus A of the newly revised Common Entrance Religious Studies examination into one convenient resource. Ideal for any student approaching Common Entrance, the "Religious Studies ISEB Revision Guide" gives a summary of all prescribed Old and New Testament texts, together with a thorough analysis of the issues raised by each. Written technique is helped by the inclusion of sample exam questions, and a comprehensive glossary defines all the key terms needed at this level.
Reviews / Votes
"This revision guide picks out the key points from each component within Syllabus A, providing a 'revision friendly' manual. The pithy noted format is particularly helpful within the World Religions section, and the material on sections 1 and 2 mirrors the layout of the questions within the examination. For those revising for Common Entrance, this is an extremely succinct and well laid out coverage of the syllabus." Oliver Bullock, Beechwood Park SchoolMore details
Series
Language
English
Place of publication
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Hachette Learning
Target group
Children/juvenile
Weight
530 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-903627-62-7 (9780903627627)
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Person
About the Author Michael Wilcockson is Head of Divinity at Eton College and the ISEB Chief Setter for Religious Studies. He is also the author of Preparing for Common Entrance Religious Studies. About ISEB The Independent Schools Examinations Board (ISEB) offers examinations for pupils transferring from junior to independent senior schools at the ages of 11+ and 13+. The syllabuses are devised and regularly monitered by the ISEB, which is composed of representitives from the Headmasters' and Headsmistress' Conference, the Girls' Schools Association and the Incorporated Association of Preparatory Schools.
Content
CONTENTSIntroductionChapter 1: Key words and ideas from Sections 1 and 2Chapter 2: Old Testament texts and contemporary issues- The Creation- The nature of man and the fall- Cain and Abel- The near sacrifice of Isaac- The Ten Commandments- David and Jonathan- David and Bathsheba and Nathan's parable- Soloman's wisdom- Elijah and the prophets of Baal- Amos' message- Amos the prophetChapter 3: New Testament texts and contemporary issues- The temptation of Jesus- Jesus and Zacchaeus- Jesus and Levi- Jesus, the woman and Simon the Pharisee- The call of the disciples- The rich young man- The request of James and John- The paralysed man- Jesus heals a crippled woman on the Sabbath - Peter's declaration - The transfiguration - The Good Samaritan- The Lost Son - The Sower - Jesus' teaching- Crucifixion - Burial - The resurrection - Events of Pentecost - How the early Christians lived - The Apostles are persecutedChapter 4: World religions: Christianity- Jesus - Church denominations- Bible- Beliefs- Baptism- Prayer- Places of worship - Holy Communion - Ministers - Marriage- Easter- Festivals- PilgrimmageChapter 5: World Religions: Judaism - Origins- Holy books- Beliefs- Synagogue- Orthodox and Reform Jews- Family Life- Shabbat- Birth and Bar Mitzvah - From marriage to death- Rabbis- Festivals Chapter 6: World Religions: Islam- God- Muhammed- The spread of islam- Qur'an and Hadith- Beliefs- Salah- Mosque- Imam- Zakah- Sawm- Hajj- Birth and Death- Marriage- Family Life- FestivalsChapter 7: World Religions: Hinduism - Origins- Growth- Holy Books- Beliefs- Caste and dharma- Goal- God- From birth to death- Pilgrimmage- Festivals- Worship at home- TempleChapter 8: World Religions: Buddhism- Siddhartha- Dharma- Sangha- Types of Buddhism - Refuge- Buddha images- At a shrine or temple- Festivals- Buddhist way of life- ScripturesChapter 9: World Religions: Sikhism- Guru Nanak - The Gurus after Guru Nanak- Guru Angad- Guru Gobind Rai - Vaisakhi 1699 CE- The Khalsa- Guru Granth Sahib- Rahit Maryada- Beliefs- Birth and Initiation- Gurdwara- Festivals- Marriage and death- Places of pilgrimmageTest yourself answers