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Intro to Classical Studies Set $77.80
- Intro to Classical Studies Guide
- D'Aulaires Greek Myths
- Famous Men of Rome
- Golden Children's Bible
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There are a lot of people who think they want to read the Iliad, only
to find themselves lost in a forest of classical references such as the "fleet son of Peleus" or " silver-footed Thetis." Both classical and Christian
literature are closed books to those who have never learned Greek mythology.
The road to a classical education goes through Athens, Jerusalem, and Rome.
In the Latin-centered curriculum, you and your child can acquire the fundamentals
of classical education
by reading and rereading the timeless stories in these three key books.
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D'Aulaires'
Book of Greek Myths, $18.95. This book is a classic. It is
beautifully illustrated, and the retelling of these stories is sensitively
done for the younger set. We suggest reading it to your family first,
and then let your children read these stories again and again. They
will learn them so well they will put whatever knowledge you have
to shame. The beautiful artwork will serve as a wonderful teaching
tool as you peruse the pictures and ask questions about each detail.
Greek myths are timeless and universal stories that serve as archetypes
for human character and the search for the divine. A classical education
must begin with a thorough knowledge of Greek mythology. |
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Famous
Men of Rome, $16.95, pb. The Romans were history's great men of
action, making the study of Rome ideal for beginners of all ages,
but especially for younger students who are fascinated by the abundant
action and drama of Roman history. In addition, an understanding of
modern political history is impossible without a thorough understanding
of Rome. There are thirty stories covering the history of Rome from
its founding under Romulus to the last emperor in the West. Your children
will see the rise and fall of a great civilization through the lives
of Horatius, Camillus, Caesar, Cicero, Marcus Aurelius, and many other
larger-than-life figures. Rome serves as a model civilization, the
mastery of which provides a foundation for all other history study.
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The Golden
Children's Bible, $17.95, hb. With so many Bible storybooks on
the market, why did we choose this one? Two reasons: text and illustrations.
The stories are broken down into small digestible chunks, each with
dramatic and realistic pictures. The text is mostly simplified from
the King James, but retaining the elevated style and rhythm of the
original-all on a 3rd-5th Grade reading level. The Bible is a unique
book with an inimitable style; when its stories are retold in modern
everyday speech, they often suffer from trivialization. Ideally, a
Bible storybook should prepare the child to read and listen to Scripture
with awe and reverence, recognizing that it is different from other
books. This is the only Bible storybook we have found that does that.
In addition, the abundant and dramatic illustrations on every page
make it appealing to a wide age range. This book should become a part
of your family heritage to be handed down and enjoyed by your grandchildren.
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Introduction
to Classical Studies: Memoria Press Study Guide to Greek Myths, Bible
Stories, and Roman History, $24.95, pb. Like Latina Christiana,
this course is based on the teaching and classroom experience of Cheryl
Lowe's cottage school classes. With this guide and the above three
books, you will learn how to teach, learn, and master these basic
stories that are so fundamental to a classical education. The Guide contains
a three-year reading plan, a pronunciation guide, an incremental schedule
of meaningful learning activities, and much more. To understand how
Christ changed the world radically and eternally, step back in time
and learn why Scripture calls the classical age "the fullness of time."
Charts and explanatory notes such as "Christ Conquers Caesar" contrast
the pagan and Christian order and show how Christ was the fulfillment
of all of history. Read and reread the classical stories at a leisurely
pace, and you and your child will have time to reflect, ponder, and
wonder about the timeless and universal stories from the City of God
and the City of Man. Your children will be well prepared for advanced
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Don't forget to pick up a set of Ancient Civilization Wall Maps specially designed for the Introduction to Classical Studies Set. read more |
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| Reviews |
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"From
time to time I find products that break through accepted thought
and forge off in a new direction. In today's world of Classical
Education, influenced by the rigorous, yet unrealistic, schedule
outlined in a recently published book, Mrs. Lowe's 'Latin-based
curriculum' is certainly an exciting discovery."
- Martha R., HomeschoolChristian.com
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"We
are using the Intro. to Classical Studies, and my family is so
blessed by your materials and insight into Classical Education."
- C.N., parent of 3 classically-educated children
"We do about 20 mins per day, 4 times a week on this set.
We're still doing SOTW as well--they are quite different, so
we are finding it fine to do both--we just do them at different
times of the day. The children just beg to do the Classical Studies
set--they are so enthusiastic about it--it's wonderful!"
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L.M., parent
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