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University of Florida

Baldwin Library: The Private, Domestic, and Social Life of Jesus Christ

For Students 6th - 8th
A scanned copy of the 1850 publication of The Private, Domestic, and Social Life of Jesus Christ by John N. Krebs, a religious book for children.
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Rock Island Books: Political & Religious Background During Life of Jesus

For Students 9th - 10th
This short article describes some of the various political and religious groups and individuals that were operating during the time of Jesus. Some of these include the Romans, King Herod, the Pharisees and others.
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PBS

Pbs Frontline: From Jesus to Christ

For Students 9th - 10th
PBS FRONTLINE explores the life of Jesus and the rise of Christianity. Drawing upon new and sometimes controversial historical evidence and interviews with the nation's leading New Testament scholars, the website challenges familiar...
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New Advent

Catholic Encyclopedia: Chronology of the Life of Jesus

For Students 9th - 10th
Encyclopedia entry on the life of Jesus presented as a chronology of his life's events. Please note that ?The Catholic Encyclopedia? is a historic reference source and should be viewed in the context of resource material dated around 1910.
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Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints: Gospel Principles

For Students 9th - 10th
Resource provids links to an entire book called "Gospel Principles" that describes Mormon beliefs in detail. Click on the chapter number to access the information on each topic specified on the right. Lessons are in PDF form and require...
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Mormon Newsroom: Church of Jesus Christ and Latter Day Saints: Brigham Young

For Students 9th - 10th
The life of Brigham Young, one of the founders of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, is described. It provides hyperlinks to related topics.
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The Urantia Book: The Life and Teachings of Jesus

For Students 9th - 10th
This site presents fresh insight into the lives and individual natures of The Apostles Of Jesus Christ, giving personality and character assessments of each of the Twelve.
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Rock Island Books: The Story of Jesus

For Students 9th - 10th
The story of Jesus as told from the perspective of the New Testament in 156 chapters. Each chapter is annotated.
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Christian Answers: Jesus Christ

For Students 9th - 10th
This site begins with prophetic messages about Jesus and goes through his birth, life, death and resurrection. A lot of information here.
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PBS

People in the West Brigham Young (1801 1877)

For Students 9th - 10th
A very interesting and descriptive biography of Brigham Young, his life, and his religious leadership in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints.
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PBS

Pbs Frontline: The Historical Jesus

For Students 9th - 10th
A well known scholar examines the newer historical scholarship on Jesus in the 1990s and how it compares to earlier attempts to understand his teachings and life.
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Vigor Web Edition: Advice & Commentary on Mormon Life

For Students 9th - 10th
This is the site of a Mormon Newsletter that publishes articles about the Mormons' role in society. You can read articles from their past issues if you click on that topic in the left side bar.
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Islamic Kids: Prophet Isa (Jesus)

For Students 9th - 10th
Discussion on the life and deeds of the prophet Jesus according to Islamic tradition and the Qur'an. Includes several quotes from the Holy Qur'an and is useful for comparative study of Christianity and Islam in terms of their opinions on...
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Amazing Change Ministries

The Miracles of Jesus: Restored Life to Jarius's Daughter

For Students 9th - 10th
An account from the Bible about Jesus helping Jairus' daughter and the woman with the severe bleeding problem.
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Brigham Young: An American Hero

For Students 9th - 10th
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latterday Saints gives an overview of the life of Brigham Young, his accomplishments, and his conversion to Mormon faith.
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Khan Academy

Khan Academy: Sanctuary of Bom Jesus De Matosinhos of Congonhas Do Campo

For Students 9th - 10th
Bom Jesus de Matosinhos in Congonhas do Campo is a sanctuary for many pilgrims in Brazil. This elaborate complex of architecture, sculpture, and painting shows scenes of the life and death of Christ. View pictures and read the history of...
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Providence Baptist Ministries: Christian Love

For Students 9th - 10th
Divine love as a Christian concept. Explores how to live a life motivated by love and not by self-interest.
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PBS

Pbs the West: Joseph Smith (1805 1844)

For Students 9th - 10th
This is an excellent biography of the life of Joseph Smith. It is a great place to start research on the man who founded the Mormon religion.
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All About Mormons: Brigham Young

For Students 9th - 10th
A long and interesting biography of Brigham Young. It details his life, religious beliefs, and contributions to the Mormon Religion. Also contains pictures of his 21 wives and information on his teachings.
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Joseph Smith Biography

For Students 9th - 10th
An in-depth biography on the life of Joseph Smith beginning at his upbringing as a child up until his death at the hands of an angry mob.
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New Advent

Catholic Encyclopedia: St. Peter, Prince of the Apostles

For Students 9th - 10th
A long and detailed article about the life and ministry of Peter according to the New Testament. Please note that ?The Catholic Encyclopedia? is a historic reference source and should be viewed in the context of resource material dated...
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New Advent

Catholic Encyclopedia: Judas Iscariot

For Students 9th - 10th
A long and detailed sketch of the life and religious significance of Judas Iscariot. Please note that ?The Catholic Encyclopedia? is a historic reference source and should be viewed in the context of resource material dated around 1910.
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Other

The Meaning of Easter

For Students 9th - 10th
A great review of the importance of Easter to the Christian religion. You also get a brief life summary of Jesus, Jesus' last words and events, a timeline of Jesus' final week and more.
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Reformed.org: John Knox: The Years of Preparation

For Students 9th - 10th
This site gives a rather thorough overview of the life of preparation for John Knox for the tremendous task which lay ahead. Knox's life was filled with the bittersweet flavoring of discipleship, required of all that take a stand for the...