Comprehensively updated to address the current CCEA GCSE specification for Religious Studies, this book covers Unit 4 'Christianity through a Study of the Gospel of Matthew'. It has been through a meticulous quality assurance process. The text provides an interesting and in-depth study of the Gospel of Matthew. Following the content of the specification, it explores the following areas: The identity of Jesus Jesus the miracle worker The Kingdom of God The death and resurrection of Jesus The role and nature of Christian discipleship Each chapter contains various exercises to improve skills and capabilities; and questions to text knowledge, understanding and evaluation skills. The book concludes with a glossary of key terms and an index.

This detailed and well-researched study has been comprehensively updated to cover an Introduction to Acts and Themes in Selected Letters of St Paul, Units AS 2 and A2 2, of the revised CCEA Religious Studies specification. The author provides a detailed introduction to the Acts of the Apostles as well as a study of the beginning and growth of the church. She explores the background and context of Paul's letters and the themes of his teaching to the early Christian believers. Contents: The Context of Acts, Section 1: The Background to the Acts of the Apostles Section 2: The Characteristics of the Early Christian Community The Beginning of the Church, Section 1: Early Events in Jerusalem Section 2: The Missionary Activity of Peter and John Growth and Expansion of the Church, Section 1: The Role of Stephen and Philip Section 2: The Role of Peter Paul the Apostle, Section 1: Paul's Conversion and Missionary Journeys Section 2: Paul's Speeches Paul's Letter to the Galatians, Section 1: The social and historical context of the letter Section 2: Paul's Teaching to the Galatians Paul's First Letter to the Corinthians, Section 1: The Issues Arising in Corinth Section 2: Christian moral living Paul's Letter to the Ephesians, Section 1: The Background to the Letter Section 2: The Main Themes of Ephesians Synoptic Assessment, Bibliography Glossary Index Included are tasks, practice essay titles of exam standard and activities highlighting other aspects of human experience.