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Edexcel A level RS - 4.1 Ways of interpreting the scripture
What the spec says:
Outline – examine – analyse – (assess/argue)
The Bible as inspired:
literal,
allegorical and
moral senses of scripture,
Modern scholarship on the value of scripture including
Karl Barth on scripture as the ‘story of God’,
Rudolf Bultmann on demythologising the text and
an overview of the four main approaches to post-Enlightenment biblical interpretation of rational, historical, sociological and literary.
The contexts, strengths and weaknesses of these positions and the significance of these models of interpretation for understanding the text today and its relevance for the modern world.
Edexcel A level RS - 3.2.1 The purpose and authorship of the Fourth Gospel
a) An examination of the different purposes of the Gospel and views of its authorship: Jesus as Christ, Son of God, life in his name, Spiritual Gospel, a Gospel to convert Jews and Gentiles, fulfilment of scripture.
b) The strengths and weaknesses of these views based on the text and modern scholarship, and their significance for understanding the text for individuals and communities.
Edexcel A level RS - 5.1.2 The Kingdom in Luke
The Kingdom of God (and its related form Kingdom of Heaven in the Gospel of Matthew) is one of the key elements of the teachings of Jesus in the New Testament.
Analysis focusses on it being either a prediction of a future established earthly Kingdom or a state already present in us all.
Edexcel A level RS - 5.3 Crucifixion and Resurrection in Luke
Outline and explanation of themes and religious significance of the crucifixion narrative especially for early believers.
LO: Clarify meaning of terms
LO: Explore the key symbolism in the crucifixion narratives
Focus on Luke’s:
Old Testament references,
symbolism,
fulfilment of scripture,
God’s saving plan.
The religious significance of the crucifixion narratives.
Edexcel A level RS 3.2.2 Why was the Fourth Gospel written?
a) An examination of the different purposes of the Gospel and views of its authorship: Jesus as Christ, Son of God, life in his name, Spiritual Gospel, a Gospel to convert Jews and Gentiles, fulfilment of scripture.
b) The strengths and weaknesses of these views based on the text and modern scholarship, and their significance for understanding the text for individuals and communities.
With reference to the ideas of R Brown and C H Dodd.
Edexcel A level RS 2.2.3 Miracles and signs
The meaning and significance of the signs in the Fourth Gospel:
Turning water into wine,
the Healing of the Official’s son,
the Healing at the pool,
the Feeding of the 5000, Walking on water,
the Healing of the blind man
the Raising of Lazarus.
Ideas about the identity and role of Jesus and the importance of these signs for understanding Jesus’ ministry.
The implication for religious laws and codes for living of different understandings of the identity and message of Jesus.
John 2:1–11, 4:43–54, 5:1–15, 6:1–24, 9:1–34, 11:1–57
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Edexcel AS Level RS - NT - 2.2 Titles of Jesus in the synoptic gospels and selected ‘I am’ sayings in John
a) The meaning and significance of the terms Messiah, Son of God, Son of Man, and ‘I am the bread of life/light of the world/good shepherd/true vine’.
b) The background and context of these titles, including Old Testament references and symbolism and the importance of these for interpreting and understanding the Gospels.
c) The implication for religious laws and codes for living of different understandings of the identity and message of Jesus, including its influence beyond a religious community.
Edexcel A level RS - 5.2.1 Why did Jesus have to die?
● Outline and explanation of the reasons for religious and political conflict in the life and ministry of Jesus.
● Outline and explanation of other elements to Jesus’ challenge to Judaism and who was responsible for his death.
A great resource which can be used as is or as a source of information.
Edexcel A level RS - 5.1.1 Background to Luke
Texts and interpretations – The Kingdom of God in Luke: parables of the kingdom and eschatology (5)
The teaching of Jesus concerning the Kingdom of God, differing views on the arrival of the Kingdom, past, present and future.
The meaning, theological significance and importance for early believers.
With reference to the ideas of I H Marshall and E Schweitzer.
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Edexcel AS Level RS - NT - 3.1 Interpreting the texts
A set of five lessons covering the Edexcel A Level RS course - Biblical Criticism unit. Including the synoptic problem, source criticism, form criticism and redaction criticism.
Edexcel A level RS 3.1 Bible synoptic problem
3.1 Interpreting the text
The synoptic problem, source, form and redaction criticism – an examination of the relationship between the synoptic Gospels, including two source hypothesis (priority of Mark and ‘Q source’), the idea of proto-Gospels and the four-source hypothesis.
Units of tradition and their type/form, the way texts appear to have been translated, edited and transmitted.
The significance of this for understanding the texts.
Outline and explanation of the synoptic problem and methods of textual criticism.
Outline and explanation of the ways in which texts have been translated, edited and transmitted.
Analyse the significance of this for understanding the texts.
Edexcel A level RS 3.1.2 Source Criticism
3 Interpreting the text and issues of relationship, purpose and authorship
3.1 Interpreting the text - an examination of the relationship between the synoptic Gospels
The synoptic problem
source criticism - including two source hypothesis (priority of Mark and ‘Q source’), the idea of proto-Gospels and the four-source hypothesis.
form criticism - units of tradition and their type/form
redaction criticism - the way texts appear to have been translated, edited and transmitted.
The significance of this for understanding the texts.
Outline and explanation of the synoptic problem and methods of textual criticism.
Outline and explanation of the ways in which texts have been translated, edited and transmitted.
Understanding the significance of this for understanding the texts.
Edexcel A level RS 3.1.1 The synoptic problem
Outline and explanation of the synoptic problem and methods of textual criticism.
Outline and explanation of the ways in which texts have been translated, edited and transmitted.
Understanding the significance of this for understanding the texts.
Edexcel A level RS 2.2.2 - Jesus ‘I am’ sayings in John
Examining the meaning and significance of the ‘I am’ sayings of Jesus
Analysing the background and context of these sayings including Old Testament references and symbolism and the importance of these for interpreting and understanding the Gospels.
Assessing the implication for religious laws and codes for living of different understandings of the identity and message of Jesus.
Edexcel A level RS 3.1.3 Form Criticism
3 Interpreting the text and issues of relationship, purpose and authorship
3.1 Interpreting the text - an examination of the relationship between the synoptic Gospels
The synoptic problem
source criticism - including two source hypothesis (priority of Mark and ‘Q source’), the idea of proto-Gospels and the four-source hypothesis.
form criticism - units of tradition and their type/form
redaction criticism - the way texts appear to have been translated, edited and transmitted.
The significance of this for understanding the texts.
Outline and explanation of the synoptic problem and methods of textual criticism.
Outline and explanation of the ways in which texts have been translated, edited and transmitted.
Analyse the significance of this for understanding the texts.
Edexcel A level RS 3.1.4 Redaction Criticism
3 Interpreting the text and issues of relationship, purpose and authorship
3.1 Interpreting the text - an examination of the relationship between the synoptic Gospels
The synoptic problem
source criticism - including two source hypothesis (priority of Mark and ‘Q source’), the idea of proto-Gospels and the four-source hypothesis.
form criticism - units of tradition and their type/form
redaction criticism - the way texts appear to have been translated, edited and transmitted.
The significance of this for understanding the texts.
Outline and explanation of the synoptic problem and methods of textual criticism.
Outline and explanation of the ways in which texts have been translated, edited and transmitted.
Analysing the significance of this for understanding the texts.
Edexcel A level RS 2.2.1 Jesus titles
2 Texts and the interpretations of the person of Jesus - a) The meaning and significance of the terms Messiah, Son of God, Son of Man