unit overview
Jesus was a marvellous teacher, shaping his message for the people who heard it. He lived in a largely agricultural Jewish community in 1st century Palestine, governed by the Roman authorities and their own Jewish leaders. This unit examines the political context of events described in the Gospels, including the religious and social groups active at the time of Jesus, setting them in the context of the land of Israel. This background knowledge and understanding is necessary for a fuller appreciation of the teachings of Jesus and the events in his life.
resources
Click on the link below to access the 'Setting of the Gospels' booklet.
setting_of_the_gospels_booklet.pdf | |
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Jesus' cultural background
map_of_judaea.pdf | |
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israel_mapping_exercise_.pdf | |
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ISRAEL IN THE TIME OF JESUS
israel_in_the_time_of_jesus.pdf | |
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group_task_significant_places.pdf | |
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political & social groups At the time of jesus
social_and_political_groups_in_jesus_time.pdf | |
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