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British Library

British Library: Expressions of Faith: Christian Manuscripts

For Students 9th - 10th
A series of seven Christian manuscripts from various time periods. Each manuscript is illustrated and comes with a written commentary.
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Website
Friesian School

Fresian School: Rome and Romania

For Students 9th - 10th
This article, which is provided for by the Fresian School, covers a large part of Roman history, but pays particular attention to the reign and effects of Emperor Nero.
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Handout
PBS

Timeline of Peter and Paul

For Students 9th - 10th
A timeline that is a part of a PBS documentary about Peter and Paul. The timeline shows what is happening in the Roman Empire at the same time as events in the Jewish communities.
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Unit Plan
PBS

Pbs: Peter and Paul and the Christian Revolution

For Students 9th - 10th
A companion website to the documentary about the early Christian movement. Includes interactive activities, timelines, and primary sources.
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Website
Other

Ken Collins: The Season of Lent

For Students 9th - 10th
Resource highlights the major days associated with Lent. It also describes how different regions of the Christian Church observe the season of Lent.
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Primary
Other

Templar History: Pope Urban Ii (1042 1099)

For Students 9th - 10th
Templar History briefly explores the life of Pope Urban II, as well as providing several sources for his famous speech, given on November 27, 1095.
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Article
Other

West Virginia University: A Summary of Native American Religions

For Students 9th - 10th
This is an excellent introduction to Native American religious beliefs and practices. Includes an explanation of the major Native American Religions and their history. Site is extensive and exclusively text-based.
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Primary
Other

Raising Lazarus From the Dead

For Students 9th - 10th
The John 11:1-44 account of Jesus raising Lazarus from the dead is given in this site as well as the distinction between raising from the dead and resurrection.
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Article
Other

The Third Pillar of the Saving Halakoth

For Students 9th - 10th
This website gives a very different approach to Christology; one worthy of investigation. The essenes were a very special part of biblical history, and this present-day group claims authentic ties with the original Israelites.
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eBook
Other

The Days of Genesis 1

For Students 9th - 10th
You must scroll down to the section titled "The Early Church and the Day-Age Theory" to begin specific reading on St. Augustine's interpretation of Genesis 1; however, the information leading up to it is valuable as well. Provides...
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eBook
Other

Father Alexander: The Gospels

For Students 9th - 10th
A detailed overview of each of the four Gospels found in the New Testament. Click on "The Gospel according to St. John" and you can read the essay about that book of the Bible.
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Handout
Other

Letter to the Hebrews

For Students 9th - 10th
This personal site provides links to a commentary on the book of Hebrews divided by subject. Simply click on the blue topic that you are interested in and you can read an article on Hebrews.
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eBook
Other

King James Version: Book of 1 John

For Students 9th - 10th
Here you can click on the specific chapter of 1 John that you would like to read, and the site links you to the actual Biblical text from the King James Version of the Bible.
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Article
Other

Seton Hall University: Toleration and Religious Liberty

For Students 9th - 10th
This essay from the Seton Hall University describes the transition from intolerance of Catholics to religious liberty in America.
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Article
Other

The Clergy/laity Distinction

For Students 9th - 10th
An article discussing the pros and cons of a having a distinction between between the clergy and laity in a church.
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Website
Other

Personal Site: On What Day Was Jesus Crucified?

For Students 9th - 10th
A chronology of events surrounding the crucifiction and ressurrection of Jesus in order to figure out on what day he was killed. Very thorough.
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Website
Other

Jesus and Kidz: Bible Stories, Songs, and Activities

For Students 3rd - 5th
Jesus and Kidz features bible lessons told using an interactive storybook approach.
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Website
Other

Martin Buber Homepage: Religious Thought of Martin Buber

For Students 9th - 10th
This resource provides information about Martin Buber, his philosophy and thought on religion.
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Website
Other

Msc: Dichotomy in the Piers Plowman Character

For Students 9th - 10th
This essay, written by a college student, examines the political climate during which "Piers Plowman" was written. Primary and secondary support, along with a Works Cited listing.
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Handout
Other

Billy Graham Evangelistic Association: Billy Graham

For Students 9th - 10th
The Billy Graham Evangelistic Assocation presents a profile of Billy Graham on their site. Read about his childhood, his entry into ministry, his current ministry, the different publications Graham wrote throughout his life, and the many...
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Article
PBS

Pbs Frontline: : The Roles of Women in the Early Christian Church

For Students 9th - 10th
A good article describing the roles of women and what status they had under early Christianity. There is another excerpt from Elaine Pagels in which she argues that early Christianity was not so egalitarian when it came to women.
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Article
PBS

Pbs Frontline: The Rise of Christianity

For Students 9th - 10th
A sociologist examines why the message of early Christianity was so appealing which led to its success and survival. The central message was one of virtue.
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Article
PBS

Pbs Frontline: Opportunity & Organization in Early Christianity

For Students 9th - 10th
The author examines how historical circumstances were right for the development of Christianity and how the early organization of the movement allowed it to survive and grow.
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Article
PBS

Pbs Frontline: Jesus & Jehohanan an Archaeological Note on Crucifixion

For Students 9th - 10th
An article which summarizes recent archaeological discoveries regarding the practice of crucifixion. It notes that the Romans would use the arms and not the hands to nail someone to the cross.