Coffeetime Posted June 2, 2009 Share Posted June 2, 2009 I am trying to figure out what to use to cover ancient Biblical, Jewish, and Early church history while we use SOTW 1 this year. I was considering using the Victor Journey Through the Bible- but haven't been able to get my hands on it (library's had it on "hold" for me forever and they don't ever fulfill my request :angry:) and I don't want to purchase it until I know if it's what I need! Any ideas? BTDT? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Omma Posted June 2, 2009 Share Posted June 2, 2009 Well, I can tell you that the book you mention is a spine for MFW's study of the ancients in their program, "Creation to the Greeks". Therefore, I think it is likely an excellent choice that you could use.... if that helps any! Brenda Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
walkermamaof4 Posted June 2, 2009 Share Posted June 2, 2009 i think it is also scheduled in veritas press' cycle. if it is, you'd have to buy their timeline cards to get the schedule i think. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris in VA Posted June 2, 2009 Share Posted June 2, 2009 I liked Old Testament Days for activities (although I felt there were enough in the SOTW AG for us) and a Bible cook book that contained some fun recipes--you could use any Middle Eastern cookbook. Have you seen the resources at Paula's Archives? There is a schedule for coordinating the Catherine Vos bible book with SOTW. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ali in OR Posted June 2, 2009 Share Posted June 2, 2009 We use Biblioplan for history which schedules SOTW with a lot of outside reading. One of the spines they schedule is VJTTB. I bought it mostly for me and am happy to own it, but it really wasn't much use our first time through with a 6 yo and 3 yo tag along. Even the 6 yo wasn't old enough to really get much out of it other than looking at the pictures. The best thing for grammar stage is just to have a good Bible story book. I think Biblioplan did a 3 week Creation to Jacob unit then a 6 or 7 week Nation of Israel unit after Egyptians. There was also some reading on Jesus during the unit on Rome. Biblioplan scheduled reading from the Bible and I just found the same material in our Bible story book. Worked well here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ELaurie Posted June 3, 2009 Share Posted June 3, 2009 I began reading a chapter a day from the the Vos Story Bible a week or so before beginning SOTW 1. I covered creation, Cain and Able, and the flood, then began reading SOTW 1 which begins with nomads. After that I simply continued reading both week by week, and the two narratives seemed to mesh together pretty well. I also have Victor; it would be a great additional resource to read alongside the Vos Story Bible. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Julie in MN Posted June 3, 2009 Share Posted June 3, 2009 I also have Victor; it would be a great additional resource to read alongside the Vos Story Bible. This is what Victor is -- a resource. For each topic in the Bible, it will give pictures of the geography & other background information. It isn't like a study or anything. As some have mentioned, MFW uses Victor but it is alongside major portions of the actual Bible. That would be my vote -- use the Bible! There is a ton of history in there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beth in Central TX Posted June 3, 2009 Share Posted June 3, 2009 I used Story of the Ancient World by Christine Miller (Nothing New Press) to incorporate Biblical history into our ancient history studies. http://www.nothingnewpress.com/guerber/ancient.html HTH! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
apCrazy4Jesus Posted June 3, 2009 Share Posted June 3, 2009 I 2nd Story fo the Ancient World by Christin Miller ***Excellent Book*** Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coffeetime Posted June 3, 2009 Author Share Posted June 3, 2009 This is what Victor is -- a resource. For each topic in the Bible, it will give pictures of the geography & other background information. It isn't like a study or anything. As some have mentioned, MFW uses Victor but it is alongside major portions of the actual Bible. That would be my vote -- use the Bible! There is a ton of history in there. :iagree: I definitely plan on using the Bible.. I agree that it should be the main resource. What I really want is something that will help me weave the Bible stories in to our history study chronologically. The Story of Ancient History book looks really great, actually. I am concerned that Victor would be way over my kids' heads... :confused: Ugh. I hate buying books before I can look at them!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Testimony Posted June 3, 2009 Share Posted June 3, 2009 I did SOTW 1 for a second time this year. Since my sons are older, we went through the Bible alongside Volume 1. The Bible goes from creation to early Roman empire around Tiberius or so. Story of the World goes from early man to the fall of the Roman empire. So, I used a Chronological Bible (NIV). It was helpful for me because I understood where the prophets belonged in history and what was happening in the secular world as well. Blessings in your homeschooling journey! Sincerely, Karen http://www.homeschoolblogger.com/testimony Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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