The promised lands
I can explain the role and significance of the promised lands within the Abrahamic religions.
The promised lands
I can explain the role and significance of the promised lands within the Abrahamic religions.
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Lesson details
Key learning points
- God promised Abraham land as part of the Abrahamic covenant.
- God declared that Abraham and his descendants would have everlasting possession of Canaan.
- Canaan became known as the promised land, but surrounding areas are also mentioned in the Old Testament and Torah.
- The promised lands are significant for different reasons across the three Abrahamic religions.
Keywords
Covenant - an agreement between God and people
Descendants - your children and any further generations of children that begin from them
Promised land(s) - areas of land promised as part of the Abrahamic covenant
Common misconception
The promised lands are only significant within Judaism.
The promised lands are significant for different reasons within the three Abrahamic religions.
Equipment
Content guidance
- Depiction or discussion of violence or suffering
Supervision
Adult supervision recommended
Licence
This content is © Oak National Academy Limited (2025), licensed on Open Government Licence version 3.0 except where otherwise stated. See Oak's terms & conditions (Collection 2).
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