Scuff Posted September 1, 2009 Share Posted September 1, 2009 I know there are some of you on here :D What do you use for history? i know about HOW & Eagle's Wings, I mean beyond Bible times? We used MOH last year, but as I look at Vol. 2, I'm not sure it's going to work. I've just skimmed through the first few lessons, but I'm not sure about it. Like the Constantine lesson that talks about his "conversion" and how kind he was to Christians and stopping the persecution. It just didn't sit right with me. (since he actually forced a split between the early church and our hebrew roots by offering relief to those who stopped keeping Sabbath, ect. He syncronized Christianity with the pagan culture of the time in a political move, not a religious conversion) Anyway, I'm not trying to cause a debate with people of other faiths, I just want to know how other Messianics handle this and what you use. We do need to do history! I just researched Jewish stuff, but I want a world history, not just specifically jewish. We do need to learn church history, I'm just concerned how much of a slant is on it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scuff Posted September 1, 2009 Author Share Posted September 1, 2009 Anyone? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scuff Posted September 1, 2009 Author Share Posted September 1, 2009 :) Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thescrappyhomeschooler Posted September 2, 2009 Share Posted September 2, 2009 I don't have any ideas. I'm not Jewish, but dh is and we go to reform temple, so I'd be ineterested if anybody had any thoughts, too. My kids are still little and we are listening to SOTW on CD, so I haven't thought that far ahead yet. Maybe I can ask around for ideas. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pammy Posted September 2, 2009 Share Posted September 2, 2009 Right now were are taking a break from TOG though. Heart of Wisdom is really only good for 4th and up, though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sheryl Posted September 2, 2009 Share Posted September 2, 2009 Hi. I'm not Jewish, but as a Gentile I sometimes go to Messianic Jewish assembly every now and then!! Here is a bump up! Shalom! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scuff Posted September 2, 2009 Author Share Posted September 2, 2009 Thanks for the input/comiserating/bumps :) So, I'm throwing out MOH. (Ok, not throwing it out. Anyone want to buy a brand new Vol. 2?) I'm really happy to have made a decision! Now I just need something to replace it with! :lol: I found this site: http://www.aish.com/jl/h/48930047.html And it looks pretty awesome. A bit of an anti-Christian slant, but a good springboard to work around. So for now I think I'm just going to do a timeline/overview of the entirety of world history this year and search and search and firgure out something for next year. I'm always open to suggestions if anyone finds something they love! (or at least something they can work with!) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mandy in TN Posted September 2, 2009 Share Posted September 2, 2009 Not Messianic, but another person commiserating with you. Dh is Muslim and I am Christian. We just tossed MOH2 last week after using it for 3 weeks. 6yo ds is now using SOTW2 and 15yo ds is now using TRISMS EOC. HTH- Mandy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tvaleri Posted September 8, 2009 Share Posted September 8, 2009 Hey there- Just saw your thread and wanted to let you know you're not alone in the boat :) We're Messianic (but not Jewish :) I've used lots of curricula for history, Story of the World, Sonlight, MOH, and this year, TOG. I have to say I don't look for products with a Messianic point of view but rather incorporate our worldview into whatever we're using. If you'd like to discuss this further, please feel free to email! By His Grace, Teresa 2 Corinthians 12:9: "Sufficient for you is the grace of Me." What an incredible promise! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Orthodox6 Posted September 8, 2009 Share Posted September 8, 2009 (edited) I know there are some of you on here :D What do you use for history? i know about HOW & Eagle's Wings, I mean beyond Bible times? We used MOH last year, but as I look at Vol. 2, I'm not sure it's going to work. I've just skimmed through the first few lessons, but I'm not sure about it. Like the Constantine lesson that talks about his "conversion" and how kind he was to Christians and stopping the persecution. It just didn't sit right with me. (since he actually forced a split between the early church and our hebrew roots by offering relief to those who stopped keeping Sabbath, ect. He syncronized Christianity with the pagan culture of the time in a political move, not a religious conversion) Anyway, I'm not trying to cause a debate with people of other faiths, I just want to know how other Messianics handle this and what you use. We do need to do history! I just researched Jewish stuff, but I want a world history, not just specifically jewish. We do need to learn church history, I'm just concerned how much of a slant is on it. I won't debate. I just have to note the inaccuracy of the remarks about St. Constantine. It's hard to read historical distortions and not speak. Again, though, I won't carry this any further. Posting this peaceably. Edited September 8, 2009 by Orthodox6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scuff Posted September 8, 2009 Author Share Posted September 8, 2009 Well, the validity of his conversion is doubted even among mainstream Christianity. But we can justagree to disagree. :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scuff Posted September 8, 2009 Author Share Posted September 8, 2009 Hey there- Just saw your thread and wanted to let you know you're not alone in the boat :) We're Messianic (but not Jewish :) I've used lots of curricula for history, Story of the World, Sonlight, MOH, and this year, TOG. I have to say I don't look for products with a Messianic point of view but rather incorporate our worldview into whatever we're using. If you'd like to discuss this further, please feel free to email! By His Grace, Teresa 2 Corinthians 12:9: "Sufficient for you is the grace of Me." What an incredible promise! Emailed you! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blueridge Posted September 9, 2009 Share Posted September 9, 2009 I think you might be interested in the Heart of Wisdom curriculum and approach. Here is the link, and they have tons of articles and samples: http://heartofwisdom.com/homeschoollinks/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
*Inna* Posted September 9, 2009 Share Posted September 9, 2009 Thanks for starting this thread. :001_smile: My oldest is in first grade, so I haven't researched yet, but I'd love to see more suggestions. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AngelBee Posted February 12, 2010 Share Posted February 12, 2010 :lurk5: Bumping... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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