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Beginnings (Creation / Old Testament / Ancients / Egypt
Approaching your student’s history studies using the Holy Bible as your primary spine resource can be difficult. This 88-lesson guide covers the study of the Old Testament (Genesis-Malachi) by guiding students through history using literature. The guide is a resource for teachers, providing commentary to fill your heart and head with the Word and knowledge to share with your students. Possible responses to the ThinkWrite prompts are provided for parents to help guide discussion on these topics. The program can be used purely and simply with just the Holy Bible, however there is an extensive, alphabetized, and grade leveled reading list provided in the appendices in the back of the guide. Your time spent in the guide will depend on you. Students may find a certain area of study more interesting and want to spend more time learning about it, while others can be moved through more quickly. Make a planned schedule before you start and adjust as you need. 298 pgs, spiral. ~Rebecca
- The thrilling plans God set into motion when He placed man and woman as His servants on this planet.
- Focus will be on God revealing Himself to the world through the Israelites and the writing of the Old Testament. We will then meet (and compare) neighboring civilizations which intersected with Israel, such as Sumer, Babylon, Egypt, Assyria, Hittites, Phoenicia, the Canaanites/Philistines, and proto-Greeks. We will even nod to the founding of Rome, but will study Greece and Rome in depth in the TruthQuest History guides dedicated to the deep exploration of those important civilizations.
On occasion you might hear someone define history as the struggle between the haves and the have-nots. As Christians living in a secular society, it is often easy to imbibe false ideas. This history curriculum won't let you have that kind of false idea for long. Instead, you will come to understand the true (i.e. Biblical) definition of history. For example, in your study of Ancient Rome, you will see how the beliefs which nations/individuals hold about God and man can affect the course of history, culture, government etc. This history curriculum is not dependant on specific books since the goal is not to guide students through books, but to guide them through history. Many, many books are recommended since the guide provides very little text (just basic summaries); however, the beauty is that students can pick whichever ones appeal to them or are readily available. No more searching for those impossible to find required readers! As you work your way through the books, you will be challenged to think about some things, to research others, and complete ThinkWrite sections at the back of the book. These sections are designed for students in grades 5-12. Responses to the ThinkWrite sections can be done in a variety of ways including skits, diaries, news reports, models, projects, drawings, and essays.
A new study in this series combines Creation and the Old Testament with the study of Ancients and Egypt. This book follows the same format as the other studies in this series allowing you to choose the reading and resources. The Bible is the ultimate authority on history, but the author suggests some other spines that may be referenced throughout the study - Child's Story Bibleby Catherine Vos, Genesis: A commentary for Childrenby Nancy Ganz, Story of the Ancient World by C. Miller & H.A. Guerber, Book of the Ancient Worldby Dorothy Mills, Streams of Civilization Vol. 1, Genesis: Finding Our Roots by Ruth Beechick, and Greenleaf Guide to the Old Testament. These books aren't required, but are helpful resources if you want to read more on the topics. May your study of history become a study of His Story. ~ Genevieve / Donna
Product Format: | Softcover Book |
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Brand: | TruthQuest History |
Grades: | 5-12 |
ISBN: | 9781937525002 |
Length in Inches: | 11.25 |
Width in Inches: | 9.5 |
Height in Inches: | 1 |
Weight in Pounds: | 1.875 |