Ancient Civilizations & the Bible, Volume 1 Book A

This was a good unit study for the middle and high school ages. It had great activities. The problem I had with this volume over the others, was the lack of available books on the book list. I chose to suppliment with Truthquest booklist.

We have used this book and the other volumes as the major thrust of our children's education for years. Diana Waring has successfully produced an invaluable, unparalled resource in the chronological study of history that integrates the Bible into the timeline for what it is - part of HISTORY!! Her series effectively integrates in the student's mind that Bible and History are not two separate subjects. This series has resoundingly enabled our students to understand the Biblical worldview and moved them through an understanding of cultural shifts that have led society away from the Biblical model. She gives numerous examples of data that supports Biblical historical events and that continue to be ignored by agenda-driven evolutionists. She also cites numerous passages that affirm God's plan and foreknowledge of historical events that were prophesied in Scripture. This is incredibly validating to our students as they mesh their teaching from church into history class! It is critical to purchase the "What in The World's Going On Here?" tapes/cd's to have a full understanding of the outline and activities presented in this book. My only criticisms are easily overcome... 1. The target age-level is unclear for this curriculum. While the accompanying activity book is overly juvenile, most of the recommended books are for Jr. High and beyond. Many of the readings are appropriate for intellectual adults. However, the reading age-level for the recommendations are marked and the curriculum is easily suited for multi-level teaching. The historical outline can be taught to virtually any age level. 2. In my calculations, 19 of the books recommended in Volume I are OOP (Out of Print) books. It was frustrating because most of them are somewhat difficult to replace, due to their uniquely Christian and Biblically-affirming stance on typically secular approached subjects. Those criticisms aside, Diana Waring's series has more than aptly prepared my children, now adults, to have a substantial global understanding and prepared them for deeper worldview approached apologetics studies in High School.

This book has been a wonderful resource for our history. It has pages of recommended books for each section of history studied. It is packed with many hands on activities for the sensory learner. Many ideas for map related learning, music, cooking ideas, drama, creative writing that corresponds with each civilization. It also includes a wonderful outline that parallels each age and is continuous throughout the book. We find it to be a great asset to our learning.