[Epic of Gilgamesh & Histories of Herodotus..opinions]

I read both Gilgamesh and The Histories, and yes, there is some shocking things in them. I have a few thoughts on these.

 

first, I agree with the one of the other replies, I prefer to teach my kids how to think through these things, and I prefer it in books then TV or other media.

 

second, as I told my dd, it seems shocking to us because we are not that stark in our writing. We use more imagery. Gilgamesh reads likes some of the early books of scripture. Very point blank. (as a note, translations have let us put a softer tone on some parts of scripture).

 

Also, by reading these things you can see what a society without the Gospel is like. This is the main thrust of Omnibus I.

 

We did skip The 12 Caesars, that book is where I drew the line. No one needs to read that.

 

Every family needs to decide where their "line" is. I will say that if you decide Gilgamesh is too much, you will not like most of Omnibus I.

 

I have liked Omnibus, but my first choice was Ambleside's House of Education. Have you seen that? Their books are choosen with a bit more sensitivity, IMHO. I let my dd choose between Omnibus and Ambleside, and she choose Omnibus. For the most part I have liked Omnibus, but I have not liked some the book selections and I think it goes to fast.

 

HTH

 

Kim

[Tennessee, anyone?]

We live an hour north of Knoxville.

 

Kim

[Question for any who are knowledgable about Seventh Day Adventists]

we have a SDA hospital in our town, and an active church. They are a great group.

 

They are technically not considered a cult because they affirm the traditional orthodox creeds (ie they believe in the Trinity). They do have an extra book that they consider inspired (given by direct revelation). That book is more like an interpertive guide; it doesn't actually add to scripture, but rather it is the lens they interpert everything through.

 

There is the teaching in the SDA that all who worship on Sunday are following the devil (I believe they say something along the lines that it is the mark of the beast). But I haven't met anyone who really believes that.

 

There are some other "cultish" qualities (why some might consider them a cult). They tend to be veggaterians, something about eating only foods allowed before the flood. They tend to be very health conscience and into more alternative and natural remedies.

 

I have a few friends in the SDA. They are chirstians who love the Lord and are seeking to follow Him according to His Word.

 

HTH

 

Kim

[What do you use for Latin?]

I bought the program when my oldest was in 3rd; she is now in 8th. I like Latin Primer. I find in straight forward, and I like its approach. I have not used Latin Grammar (which follows). My oldest is using Wheelock's with Scholar's Online.

 

Kim in Appalachia