This book provides an in-depth, yet broad resource covering key aspects of Christian Life, beliefs and the Bible. This second book of three is complemented by a more focused study of the life of Jesus - "Jesus of Nazareth" (Book 1) and "Christian Churches" (Book 3, to be published in 2001). It is written by an experienced and well-known author with a clear and engaging format. Each chapter is structured to allow the teachers to control and administer lessons with ease and flexibility. All topics are self-contained making them suitable for specialist and non-specialist use. Three types of question/activity are included for each topic.

 

This book is part of a book series called Aspects Of Christianity .

There are 80 pages in this book. This book was published 2000 by Oxford University Press .

Richard Johnson's luminous, intricately detailed illustrations perfectly capture the magic of this classic story. A prize-winning artist, he has illustrated many successful picture and novelty books including, for Macmillan, PETER PAN JIGSAW BOOK (978-1-4050-9098-8). Richard lives in Lincolnshire with his partner. Michael Keene is a former secondary school religious studies and sociology teacher and head of department. Now a full-time writer he has written extensively on religious education for all ages.

This book has the following chapters: Christian worship: Christians and worship; cathedrals; churches 1; churches 2; prayer 1; prayer 2; using the Bible 1; using the Bible 2. People and events: bishops, priests, and ministers; monks and nuns; the Sacraments; Holy Communion; infant Baptism; Confirmation; believer's Baptism; seeking forgiveness; marriage; death; symbols; music. Celebrations: the Christian year; Advent; Christmas; Lent; Palm Sunday; Maundy Thursday; Good Friday; Easter Day; Ascension Day and Pentecost. Christian beliefs: the Creeds; the Trinity; God, the Father; Jesus, God's Son; the death and resurrection of Jesus; the Holy Spirit; the Virgin Mary. Glossary.