Jesus is a proven historical person.
He was different, he spoke about God in a real way and he loved people.
Table of Contents:
1. Teacher’s background information.
Is Jesus a historical figure like Napoleon Bonaparte or Julius Caesar?
Yes, he is proven to be a real historical person according to ancient secular records as well as Christian writings.
For teacher’s background interests see these articles: (They all open in a new tab).
- Evidence of Jesus Christ – Non-Christian.
- Historical documents how reliable are they?
- When was Jesus born?
- And When were the Gospels written?
2. Lesson plans and resources for Is Jesus a Historical Figure?
NEW May 2023 Is Jesus a historical figure RE lesson plan is a PowerPoint presentation (Opens in a new tab on www.slideshare.net) viewable or downloadable for teachers who can use electronic equipment in the classroom.
Timeline template image to download for children to add major events and historic people.
Print off these images of different people and places for the timeline: Timeline pictures
See the: Jesus lesson plan – a historical figure
3. Two free children’s songs about Jesus.
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[1] This song by John Hardwick can be used in R.E. lessons, assemblies, collective worship, church children’s talks, Sunday schools, etc.
The Man with Leprosy Bible Story – Luke 5:12-16
Everyone hated people with leprosy, but Jesus reached out to them…
[2] ‘God’s Story – Jesus’ by Crossroads Kids’ Club.
Jesus was completely human, but ALSO completely God!
That means He was perfect and never did anything wrong.
He ate and slept and had friends just like you and me, but he could also do incredible things that only God can do.
4. How to fulfil the locally agreed syllabus on ‘Is Jesus a historical figure?’
Hopefully, you will be able to match your local agreed syllabus with what is here which satisfies eight councils:
These lesson plans are based on the Progression Documents of The Agreed Syllabus for Religious Education’ Cambridgeshire, Northamptonshire, Peterborough, Rutland County Councils. This is in the light blue text.
The green text is from other Councils: Lewisham Borough, West Sussex, Hull and East Riding.
Here are the main aims for the visit:
- Know that Jesus was a historical person, a 1st-century Jew.
- Know that he is important to Christians who try to follow his teaching and example.
- Know that stories about him can be found in the Bible.
- Describe and explain belief.
- What do people of faith believe?
- Who is god to people of faith?
Key vocabulary: Bible, Christ, Christmas, Disciple, Easter, Faith, God, Jesus, Prayer, Worship.