Prophethood in Abrahamic religions
Lesson details
Learning outcome
I can describe the nature and significance of prophethood in Abrahamic faiths.
Key learning points
- The God of Abraham is the one referred to in Judaism, Christianity and Islam (Allah).
- The three Abrahamic religions have a shared tradition of prophets.
- Prophets are people chosen by God to lead and share wisdom.
- There is some variation in prophets' names in Islam but the person is the same.
- Prophets are important to believers because of their example and impact.
Keywords
Abrahamic - a group of monotheistic religions (Judaism, Christianity and Islam)
Prophet(s) - a person regarded as an inspired leader who shares the will of God
Nature - the basic qualities of something
Common misconception
Prophets are people who can tell the future.
Prophets are regarded as inspired leaders who communicate the will of God. Very few prophets are believed to foretell the future.
Teacher tip
You might want to remind pupils of the story of Abraham.
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Prior knowledge starter quiz
6 Questions
Q1.Which quality is seen as a positive attribute for a religious believer?
Q2.Which of these religious figures is responsible for the Abrahamic covenant?
Q3.Which of the following are Abrahamic religions?
Q4.What religious practice did Abraham object to?
Q5.Which of the below was Abraham promised as part of his covenant with God?
Q6.Which of these words best describes Abraham's views about God?
Assessment exit quiz
6 Questions
Q1.By which alternate name is God known in one of the Abrahamic religions?
Q2.The Abrahamic faiths have a shared tradition of ...
Q3.Why did God call some people to be prophets?
Q4.By what name is Moses known as in Islam?
Q5.Which of these is not a reason why prophets are significant in the Abrahamic religions?
Q6.Which term means that there are some differences in how prophets are known and understood between Abrahamic religions?
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