1.4 Divine revelation

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Divine revelation

Learning objectives

• At the end of this lesson you understand the concept of divine revelation

• At the end of this lesson you can reflect on your own experiences of realising that you have understood something

Jeanne d'Arc

• 1412-1431

• Age of 13, hearing voices

• Age of 17, lead an army

• Age of 19, sentenced to death

Lourdes

• 1858: Bernadette Soubirous saw Mary

• Pilgrimage

• Miraculous healing

Divine revelation

• God making himself known to believers

• General revelation means that you can find God in his creation

Divine revelation

• Consience

• Holy books

• Miracles

• Prayer

• Experiences of key members of the religion

Assignment

• Read paragraph 1.4

• From the book: make assignment 1 (by yourself), 2, 3, 4 and 6

• Answer the following questions:

  • Can you name and describe two examples of divine revelation in religious texts?

  • Why is divine revelation considered important in religious belief systems?

  • Do you think divine revelation is a continuous process, or did it happen only in the past? Explain your reasoning.

  • If you were God and wanted all humans (past, present, future) to know who you are, how would you do it? Think of 3 ways and explain why