Journey Through the Bible Book 1: Pentateuch & Historical Books Text (2nd edition)
SKU
030760
ISBN
9781629821146
Grade 7
Traditional
Christian/Religious
Low Teacher Involvement
Multi-Sensory
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Charlotte Mason
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Classical
A methodology based on the Latin Trivium (three stages of learning), including the grammar stage (memorization and facts), logic stage (critical thinking), and rhetoric stage (developing/defending ideas).
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Secular
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The heart of this course remains the same as the first edition, with the student text providing additional commentary connecting the Old Testament foreshadowing to New Testament understanding. Covers Genesis, Exodus, Leviticus, Numbers, Deuteronomy, Joshua, Judges, Ruth, I & II Samuel, I & II Kings, I & II Chronicles, Ezra, Nehemiah, and Esther. The last 24 lessons provide review. 1st and 2nd editions appear to be compatible. ~ Deanne
Publisher's Description of Journey Through the Bible Book 1: Pentateuch & Historical Books Text (2nd edition)
The strength of the Journey Through the Bible series lies in its ability to have students encounter the biblical text firsthand through manageable daily readings. This course is designed for an entire school year and is divided into four units totaling 160 lessons. This first course in the series guides students through the Pentateuch and historical books of the Old Testament.
This student textbook includes several black and white illustrations, maps, and charts. Each lesson (except for the final review lessons) includes outside Bible reading, commentary within the textbook that helps to bring clarity to the student's Bible reading, and thought questions. It is designed to work closely with the accompanying student exercises workbook.
Covers Genesis, Exodus, Leviticus, Numbers, Deuteronomy, Joshua, Judges, Ruth, I & II Samuel, I & II Kings, I & II Chronicles, Ezra, Nehemiah, and Esther. The last 24 lessons provide review.