Religious Studies GCSE
Historical reliability
What Historical reliability means in Religious Studies GCSE, as defined for AQA.
Definition of Historical reliability
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Reference: AQA
Secular critics often argue that the Gospel is a theological document rather than a reliable historical biography, while some view it as literal historical truth.
Topics that use Historical reliability
- Theme G: St Mark’s gospel: the life of Jesus (AQA GCSE)
Related terms
- Asceticism and Humility
- Atonement
- Atonement and salvation
- Authority and inspiration
- Authority of Jesus
- Biblical interpretation
- Blasphemy
- Christ (Messiah)
Using Historical reliability in the exam
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