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Mystery of History Volume II The Early Church and Middle Ages 2nd Edition
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010750
ISBN
9781892427458
Grade 4-8
Classical
Christian/Religious
Medium Teacher Involvement
Multi-Sensory
Other Materials Optional
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Description
Subtitled, “The Early Church and the Middle Ages," and written at a 6th-7th grade reading level, this volume begins with Pentecost and the growth of early Christianity and ends at 1456. Although focus does highlight Western cultural growth (including church growth and different cultures' reactions to it) and the significant elements in world cultures. This Reader (text) contains 84 history lessons, using a 28-week, three-lesson-per-week format. This volume begins with Pentecost and the first followers of Jesus (including Paul) around 29 A.D and continues chronologically through the early church and into the Middle Ages, covering the years through about 1456 A.D. Key historical people and events (with dates to memorize) include Pentecost, the edict of Milan, fall of the Roman Empire, birth of Islam, Battle of Tours, invasion of the Vikings, Leif Ericson, Battle of Hastings, early crusades, Marco Polo, John Wycliffe, and Joan of Arc. Included with purchase of the Reader is an in-text, user-unique, online access code to download the course-required digital PDF Companion Guide. These files include teacher directions, study guides, pre-tests, quarterly worksheets, quizzes, exercises, worksheets, activity instructions (with photos), tests, outline maps, suggested resource lists, appendix pages and more. Utilizes NKJV references, unless otherwise noted. 510 pgs, hc.
Publisher's Description of Mystery of History Volume II The Early Church and Middle Ages 2nd Edition
The Mystery of History, Volume II continues the story of God's working in history with lessons that cover the early church that arose after the death of Christ (AD 33) through the Middle Ages and the invention of the printing press. This classical curriculum is written from a Christian, young-earth perspective, and gives students insight into how the Gospel of Jesus is the mystery behind all of history!
Written in a conversational style, this curriculum is arranged by semester, quarters, weeks, and lessons; each quarter begins with an "Around the World" summary of events to introduce the time period; lessons progress chronologically, with each week having 3 lessons, a pretest, review, activities (including Memory Cards), and exercise or quiz. This book integrates the text with write-in activity pages; these pages are reproducible for family use or students can write directly on the worksheets.
Category Description for Mystery of History Vol. 2 Early Church and Middle Ages
Linda Hobar, the author of this world history series, states in this book, "I believe history is the story of God revealing Himself to mankind and that He did it most perfectly through the person of Jesus Christ... the "mystery" is the gospel of Jesus Christ." What a refreshing and different view from most world history curriculums! Those looking for a world history program that aligns the stories of mankind with the living story of God will truly appreciate this Bible-centered approach to world history. Picking up where Volume 1 leaves off, this volume begins with the Pentecost and the first followers of Jesus (including Paul) around 29 A.D and continues through the early church and into the Middle Ages, covering the years through about 1456 A.D. The format of this book is very similar to that of the first volume; however, there are some small differences. Firstly, there are fewer lessons (84 as opposed to 108), but these lessons are slightly longer, offering more information on a given topic. Lessons generally take the form of real-life biographies, sharing the stories of men and women who changed the world while simultaneously showing the relationship between God and the world during that period. The fascinating journey across the continents continues as students discover who lived when and the way God worked His plan throughout this period of history.
Purchase of the hardcover Student Text includes a digital access code to download the Companion Guide. This guide includes PDF files of all of the reproducible materials including pre-tests, quizzes, exercises, worksheets, activity instructions, tests, outline maps, resource lists, appendix pages and more. A printed Companion Guide is also available to purchase for those preferring a physical copy. Information to access the digital component is included on a separate card included in the textbook. Shrink wrapped.
The Audio CD Set allows you to listen to author Linda Lacour Hobar read the complete and unabridged text. Students can read along with the author as she narrates the stories or just sit back and listen. Please note the CDs contain the story lessons only and do not include pretests, activities, quizzes, and so forth. At some points in the narration, music has been added behind the author's voice, but non-musical versions are also available for download on the publisher's website. 12 CDs, running time 13 hours, 58 minutes. ~ Steph
Details
| Product Format: | Hardcover Book |
|---|---|
| Grades: | 4-8 |
| Brand: | Bright Ideas |
| Author: | Linda Lacour Hobar |
| ISBN: | 9781892427458 |
| Length in Inches: | 10.25 |
| Width in Inches: | 8.25 |
| Height in Inches: | 1.375 |
| Weight in Pounds: | 3.8 |
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9 Ratings
9 Reviews
Rated 5 out of 5
Sep 10, 2022
Quality for less
Lowest price I found for this quality book. Delivered in perfect time, in great condition.
Rated 5 out of 5
Sep 22, 2021
Fantastic
Excellent comprehensive history curriculum.
Rated 4 out of 5
Aug 31, 2020
Love with reservations
I love all the Mystery of History books and have them all now. However, I am very disappointed in the volume 1 and 2. They only come in the black and white tear out pages. Unlike the volume 3 and 4 which are hard-back covers with full color pages with beautiful photos. I wish they would make the first two volumes like the last two.
Rated 5 out of 5
May 3, 2019
Love this curriculum
I absolutely love Mystery of History we have used it for 2 years now and will use it for the next 2 as well. It has a great mixture of activities to go along with the lessons, they have different levels to meet every grade leveland it is Christian yeslt still strong on historical content.
Rated 5 out of 5
Nov 29, 2018
Linear and Christ-centered. Our entire family loves the Mystery of History series and would highly recommend it to both homeschooling families and general lovers of history lovers alike. It will be a great addition to your library!
Rated 5 out of 5
Nov 8, 2018
Great History curriculum
I highly recommend the Mystery of History series. I used the first volume for my daughter's 7th grade history and we are currently using the 2nd one for her 8th grade history. I like how it comes from a strongly Christian point of view.
Rated 5 out of 5
Sep 9, 2018
We love the conversational tone and how thorough the content is.
Rated 4 out of 5
May 14, 2018
Not as good in accuracy as the first
Starting to feel the bias against the Catholic church, or just ignorance here.
Rated 3 out of 5
Jun 21, 2017
Good product but wrong grade range for my children
This product will work better with students in older grades than mine are. Would work best with middle school through high school
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