Perfect Guide Series JUPEB CRS

O.C. JONES, M.K. HASSAN, I.M. IGBOKWE

198 pages

This revised edition of JUPEB Christian Religious Studies in the Perfect Guide Series has been rewritten to match the Joint Universities Preliminary Examination Board syllabus for 2027–2031 (J121 Christian Religious Studies). Every topic, sub-topic and note in the syllabus content tables is taught in the text, and the book follows the order in which the courses are taken: • Part One – CRS 001: Old Testament Studies – History and Religion of Israel (first semester) • Part Two – CRS 002: New Testament Studies – The Gospels, Pauline and Pastoral Epistles (first semester) • Part Three – CRS 003: History of Christianity in West Africa (second semester) • Part Four – CRS 004: Religion and Society (second semester) The main changes from the previous edition are: one chapter for each syllabus topic; new chapters on Hebrew Grammar, Greek Grammar, Israel's Nationhood (the calls of Abraham and Moses), Selected Pauline and Pastoral Epistles, Measures of Religiosity and Religious Personality and Human Values; new material on theories of inspiration, the genres of Old Testament literature, the Herodians, Pentecostal leaders, Christian associations and the theories of religion; and an expanded chapter on contemporary issues, including kidnapping, cybercrime, "japa" and "japada", and artificial intelligence. Topics no longer in the syllabus, such as the divided kingdoms and the exile, have been removed. Each chapter opens with a JUPEB Syllabus Focus box listing what you must be able to do, and contains clear explanations with biblical references, Nigerian examples, comparison tables, Exam Tips, Common Traps and Revision Questions. Bible passages are summarised with their references; students should read them in full in their own Bibles. Answer guides, a timeline of Christianity in West Africa and a glossary are at the back of the book. On contemporary moral questions, the book presents the teaching held by most churches in Nigeria, notes where Christians differ, and emphasises the dignity of every person. Past JUPEB examination questions with full answers are published separately in the Perfect Guide Series past-questions volume and should be used alongside this book. We thank the teachers and students whose feedback shaped this edition. The revision was carried out by Pedagogue House.