Religious Studies for Today

by Harry Matthews

Published 1 January 2004
This edition includes syllabus changes made after the publication of the first edition of "Religious Studies for Today" and provides a thorough commentary on the Biblical texts required for Sections 1 and 2. Each chapter includes work which links the text to contemporary issues and finishes with Common Entrance and Scholarship questions on the topic. Ideal for specialist and non-specialist alike, this edition provides: summaries of the set biblical texts; commentary on these texts; cross-curricular activities; and, a wealth of material to study contemporary issues in depth with plenty of related work.

Bible Stories for Today

by Harry Matthews

Published December 2004
This is a new textbook which provides comprehension work on the Lion Children's Bible stories from the Old and New Testament which are required for Section 3 of the Common Entrance syllabus. Each chapter focuses on the key religious ideas to be found in the text. These are then linked to the pupil's own everyday experience of home and school. The book also includes a wide selection of Section 3 practice questions.