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Teaching the Bible

Teaching the Bible

Teaching the Bible

Especially in Secondary Schools
A. Victor Murray
February 2015
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9781107480377

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    Originally published in 1955, this book discusses various aspects of Bible teaching in secondary schools. The text begins with a discussion of the general principles of biblical instruction and then moves on to an analysis of subject matter and potential difficulties. The principles of syllabus selection are also described, together with the processes of teaching and lesson planning. Sample examination questions and an index of scripture references are included. This book will be of value to anyone with an interest in biblical studies and the history of education.

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    February 2015
    Paperback
    9781107480377
    248 pages
    216 × 140 × 14 mm
    0.35kg
    Available

    Table of Contents

    • Section A. General Principles:
    • 1. Some preliminary considerations
    • 2. The educational case for scripture
    • 3. The teacher
    • Section B. Subject-Matter:
    • 4. Language and literature
    • 5. The Book of Genesis
    • 6. Some new testament difficulties
    • 7. Poetry and drama
    • Section C. The Syllabus:
    • 8. Principles of selection
    • 9. A critical analysis of an agreed syllabus
    • Section D. Method:
    • 10. General observations
    • 11. Correlation with other subjects
    • 12. Teaching aids
    • 13. Some specimen lessons
    • 14. Examination questions
    • General index
    • Index of scripture references.
      Author
    • A. Victor Murray