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WHY should I teach history to my children? We started Greenleaf Press to help prevent the disconnect
between biblical history and secular history experienced by Hilyer
HOW should I teach history to my children? and thousands of other students.
In organizing a course of study for children, we chose to break
We started Greenleaf Press in 1989 because we could not find with the tradition that attempts to condense the study of world
any history program for our children that satisfied us. We did find history into a one year course. We decided to spread the material
some wonderful out-of-print books which were not full of out over the elementary school years and proceed at a leisurely
“twaddle,” but instead told interesting stories about real people. We pace that would allow the child to “live with” the material for a
discovered that our kids loved history when it was presented to period of months. By the time the child has completed the seventh
them in the form of an interesting story about a real person. We grade he should have covered the full span of Western and
started Greenleaf with the publication of Famous Men of Greece American history and thus be ready to begin again in greater depth
and Famous Men of Rome. a study of History and the Humanities at the high school level.
Then we discovered that not all the good books were out of This course of study is adaptable if you’re starting history with
print, so we began carrying our "best picks" from books by other an older student or want to cover the material in fewer years. If
publishers. Finally, so many people who liked the books wanted to you’re starting with an older child, you can either move a little
know how we used them, so we decided to publish Study Guides faster, or supplement their study with high school level literature
showing how to integrate biographies, activities, and reference that corresponds the the historical period they are studying.
material and to help parents out with questions to discuss with You will find sections in the catalog and on the website covering
their children. each major historical period in order, with a variety of biographies,
reference books, and historical
We think there are two important principles involved in
fiction. For Israel, Egypt,
teaching history to children: biography and chronology.
Greece, Rome, the Middle Ages,
Biographies are the way the Bible teaches history. There are
the Renaissance, and the
lessons to be learned from the good kings (virtues to imitate) and Reformation, there are
the wicked kings (sins to avoid). The history of the Old Testament Greenleaf Study Guides and
is not a long dry procession of dates to memorize and unfamiliar Greenleaf Study Packages.
names to fill in blanks, but the life stories of people whose stories We hope you and your
are fascinating. children will enjoy these books
The Old Testament stories are what fathers are instructed to and the stories in them as
teach their children, “talking about them when you sit at home much as we have.
and when you walk along the road, when you lie down and when — Rob & Cyndy Shearer
you get up.” (Deut. 11:19)
At the center of every story is the question, “What does God
think about this action, person, behavior?” By starting with this Suggested Scope and Sequence for History
question, the study of history (even the study of very pagan Seven Year Plan
nations) takes place in a way in which the God of History is ever
Year 1 — Old Testament (History of Israel)
present. The study of history is not merely the study of nations,
Year 2 — Ancient Egypt and Israel
but a moral training ground where the wise and the unwise are
Year 3 — Greece and Rome
observed, and the consequences of wisdom and folly may be
Year 4 — Middle Ages, Renaissance & Reformation
dissected under a teacher who charges less than Experience.
Year 5 — Sixteenth and Seventeenth Century
The second important principle in teaching history is
chronology. This is the area in which the majority of history Year 6 — 1715 to 1865 (American and French Revolutions)
curricula disappoint us. Most elementary grade curricula spend Year 7 — 1865 to Present (Reconstruction, WWI, and WWII)
four, five, or even six of the seven years studying exclusively Six Year Plan
American history. Year 1 — Old Testament and Egypt
It seems to us very odd to spend three years studying 200 years Year 2 — Greece and Rome
of history and one year cramming down the other four thousand. Year 3 — Middle Ages, Renaissance & Reformation
V.M. Hillyer, late headmaster of the Calvert School, describes the Year 4 — Sixteenth and Seventeenth Century
unfortunate consequences of too much American history in his Year 5 — 1715 to 1865 (American and French Revolutions)
introduction to A Child’s History of the World: Year 6 — 1865 to Present (Reconstruction, WWI, and WWII)
“In common with all children of my age, I was brought up
on American History and given no other history but Five Year Plan
American, year in and year out, year after year for eight Year 1 — Old Testament, Egypt, Greece & Rome
or more years. So far as I knew 1492 was the beginning of Year 2 — Middle Ages, Renaissance & Reformation
the world. Any events or characters before that time, Year 3 — Sixteenth and Seventeenth Century
reference to which I encountered by any chance, were put Year 4 — 1715 to 1865 (American and French Revolutions)
down in my mind in the same category with fairy-tales. Year 5 — 1865 to Present (Reconstruction, WWI, and WWII)
Christ and His times, of which I heard only in Sunday-
school, were to me mere fiction without reality. They were Four Year Plan
not mentioned in any history that I knew and therefore, Year 1 — Old Testament, Egypt, Greece & Rome
so I thought, must belong not to a realm in time and Year 2 — Middle Ages, Renaissance & Reformation
space, but to a spiritual realm.” Year 3 — 1560 to 1865 (Explorers, Colonists, American Revolution)
Year 4 — 1865 to Present (Reconstruction, WWI, and WWII)

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 Old Testament History & Inductive Bible Study
Old Testament Study Package
The Greenleaf Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $12.95
How The Bible Came to Us . . . . . . . . . . . . . $10.99
The Student Bible Atlas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $7.99
Chronological & Background Charts . . . . . . $19.99
If purchased separately - $51.82
Package combines all 4 books together
at a 10% discount
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Old Testament History
by Rob and Cyndy Shearer
A one-year reading program that takes you
through the history of Israel with daily readings
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from Genesis to Nehemiah. Old Testament
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history is divided into 180 Bible readings
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((approximately 1-2 chapters each) along with
ssome suggestions of how to cover the material
and keep it interesting. For each reading there are a
series of questions to help you focus on the significant
details. There are also background notes and
suggestions for further study. This book won’t answer
all your questions, but it will give you a well-thought
out program of reading and studying the history of
Israel. This is intended as a first history course for the
early elementary grades (though many parents are
using it with high school students).
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How the Bible Came to Us
by Meryl Doney
An Usborne-style book for young people
(independent reading level - 4th). How the
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books of the Bible came to be written, bow
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they were recognized as inspired, and a brief
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history of Bible translation down to modern
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ttimes. The author assumes the Mosaic
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Gospels and New Testament letters to their
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traditional authors.
074-592-0985 (paperback) ................................$10.99
The Student Bible Atlas
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by Tim Dowley
A Map for each of 11 major historical periods
in the history of Israel, (over 30 full-color
maps in all), a narrative of events, a cultural
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note, and a map notation showing the
n Uriah, now a scribe in Israel, writes, “I have devoted my life
locations of key events. Each map has event
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iinformation and the appropriate Biblical
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Chronological & Background
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Charts for the Old Testament
by John H. Walton
Not only are historical events and
lists summarized in convenient form,
but the major arguments on both
sides of several key dating disputes
are summarized on single charts.
I’ve referred to this book every time
I study an Old Testament book.
031-048-1619 ..................................... $19.99
Bible Lands
Eyewitness Books
An award winning series, profusely
illustrated with photographs of artifacts
and archeological sites. This is a timely
exploration of the history and geography
of the Middle East and the culture and
accomplishments of the ancient Hebrews,
Babylonians, Persians, and other
civilizations that flourished there.
078-945-7709 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $15.95
The Kregel Pictorial Guide to
The Temple
A stunning book. A Bible scholar in
England has spent years constructing a
detailed scale model of the Temple. This
book contains detailed photographs of thee
building itself, but also the outer
courtyards and surrounding area.
Includes a representation of Jesus making
his Triumphal Entry into the Temple
courtyard on Palm Sunday. The text gives
additional historical and background information on the
construction and use of the Temple. paperback, 32 pages.
082-543-0399 ....................................$9.99
How to Study Your Bible for Kidss
by Kay Arthur
Teaches younger students how to become
“Inductive Bible Detectives,” as they learn
to observe, interpret, and apply God’s
word to their own lives. A wonderful tool
to help shape the character and values of
the next generation. 185 pages.
073-690-3623 ............................. $10.99
by Joanne Williamson
A meticulously researched novel set in the
time of the Judges. Uriah the Hittite has
found refuge in the city of Tyre. Now his
Hebrew friend Jotham’s decision to save a
child from being sacrificed to Moloch forces
Uriah to make a choice. He turns his back
on Tyre’s fearsome god and helps the
outlaws escape to the hill country of Judea,
where Deborah and Barak are mustering
the Hebrews to fight the Canaanites. In the end
to my new God, whom I have come to believe is the one
God and the God of all men.”
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Ancient Egypt Pharaoh’s Boat
by David Weitzman
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Th Greenleaf Guide
The to Pyramid. Part one tells the story of how and
to Ancient Egypt why a boat was built for Cheops. Part two
by Cyndy Shearer describes how the boat was found and
painstakingly re-assembled by a modern
Ever wonder how Biblical history and
Ev Egyptian archeologist, Ahmed Youssef Moustafa.
Ancient
An Egypt fit together? Why was God
Part one is illustrated in a flat, two-dimensional
so angry with Pharaoh, anyway? Start
Egyptian style. Part two is a more realistic three-
your
yo study of western history by
dimensional perspective. Target audience is ages 9-12, 12 but the
beginning
b at the beginning. After reading
book has wide appeal. Hardback, 32 pages.
through
th the Old Testament and learning
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the
t history of Israel, study ancient Egypt.
Ten
T lesson plans using the six books listed
below.
below Included
Includ are vocabulary lists and discussion
questions focused on the reading. Includes directions for Ancient Egyptians
playing Egyptian games, directions for building a model and their Neighbors
shaduf (irrigate like the Egyptians!), as well as suggestions by Marian Broida
to help you adapt your study to fit grades 2-7. Home An activity guide to the ancient cultures of
school tested. Excellent for Konos or Unit studies. Average the Hittites, Nubians, Mesopotamians, and
duration is about 15 weeks. Egyptians. Projects range from building a
“An absolutely enthralling introduction to this time period...” model boat to learning hieroglyphics and
— Mary Pride cuneiform to fashioning a royal headdress.
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alarming there, but nothing offered in the way of guidance or
perspective either. This is almost the only children’s resource on the
ancient Egyptians’ neighbors.
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The Penguin Historical Atlas

of Ancient Egypt
by Bill Manley
An excellent resource for older students, mom, dad,
or the teacher. 144 pages of maps, photographs, and d
cultural and historical background. The maps are
presented chronologically, and provide in supportive
detail the reigns of the most important/famous of
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and then Rome. Dips briefly into some
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evolutionary babbling but recovers nicely.
ev The Golden Goblet
Each chapter is devoted to one important
E by Eloise Jarvis McGraw
pharaoh, including Queen Hatshepsut ,
p A young boy is orphaned and left in the care of his olderr
Thutmose III, and Akhnaton - the
T brother. His life’s ambition has been to learn the trade off
monotheistic
th i pharaoh. Independent reading level: the goldsmith in whose shop he serves, but his brother
4th-5th grade. Easily read aloud. This is the base text threatens to apprentice him to the stonecutters. And
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 Ancient Greece The Parthenon
by Elizabeth Mann
The Parthenon is more than a
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magnificent building. Every marble
Famous Men of Greece
Fam statue, every graceful column, is an n
by Poland
P & Haaren, edited and updated by expression of a civilization whose
Rob and Cyndy Shearer three great values still speak to us
30 biographies of key figures from Greek history, today:
from Solon and Pericles to Alexander and
fro • Democracy. At a time of god-
Aristotle. Your fourth or fifth graders should be
Ar like rulers, ordinary citizens
able to enjoy it independently, older students
ab voted to build the Parthenon.
can read it as well and not feel like they have
ca • Egalitarianism. The Parthenon’s ’s art honored
been given something that is “babyish.”
b Athens’ water carriers as well as its gods.
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1 • Balance. The Parthenon’s aesthetic brought lightness
The
Th Greenleaf Guide to and grace to height and mass.
The Parthenon tells of the rise of Athens -- from the religion
Fa
Famous Men of Greece that nurtured it, through the wars that tested it, to the
by Cyndy Shearer democracy that ennobled it - culminating in the construction
Includes suggestions for how to set your study of
Inc of the great temple on the Acropolis. The book not only
ancient
an civilizations in a Biblical context, as well captures the human stories, but also vividly illustrates the
as background information, vocabulary and technical details behind the construction, from quarrying of
discussion
di questions. Also suggestions for the marbles to carving of the exquisite frieze. To look at the
supplementary
su assignments reading children’s Parthenon is to see Athens. To see Athens, is to see ourselves.
versions
v of The Iliad and The Odyssey, and Hardback, 48 pages.
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Wise Guy: The Life and

Philosophy of Socrates
by M.D. Usher
“I know that I know nothing.”
With this classic statement, uttered over
two thousand years ago, Socrates set the
standard for the future of Western
philosophy. By day, he soaked up the sun n
in the Athenian marketplace, where he’d
converse for hours on end about the
meaning of wisdom, right and wrong, courage, ourage,
justice, and love. By night, he feasted and dd danced d with
ith
friends. He was charming, but not handsome, happy, but
not rich. Unfortunately, his method of thinking did not sit
well with everyone. In the end, his fellow Athenians
punished him with death.
The story of Socrates’ life unfolds through cheerful
illustrations and a two-tiered text, one layer quite simple, the
other full of juicy additional details about the philosopher’s
ANCIENT GREECE STUDY PACKAGE life and times. The ending assembles a “School of Athens,”
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Th Story of the Iliad
The earth was round, but sometime during thee
by Alfred Church, edited by Cyndy Shearer 3rd century B.C. the head of the great
Our
Ou favorite children’s versions of these stories. library at Alexandria, Egypt, calculated thee
Church
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Ancient Rome
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Famous Men of Rome
by Poland and Haaren, edited and updated
by
Rob and Cyndy Shearer
The history of Rome beginning with
the stories of Romulus and Remus and
the founding of the city of Rome. 30
short biographical sketches. Fourth or
fifth graders should be able to enjoy it
independently, older students can read
it as well and not feel like they have
been given something that is “babyish.”
188-251-4033 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $16.95
The Greenleaf Guide to
Famous Men of Rome
by Cyndy Shearer
Sets the study of Rome in a Biblical
context. How do the various figures
match up to God’s standards of justice or
righteousness. Suggested supplementary
readings include selections from Foxe’s
Book of Martyrs, The Aeneid,
Macaulay’s City, and more.
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The Roman Colosseum
by Elizabeth Mann
A brilliant architectural accomplishment and
the symbol of the cruel and barbaric side of
Roman culture. Mann presents a frank
evaluation of its construction and use, as
well as the impact of Christianity in
bringing the death-matches to an end.
Reading level 4th grade and up. paperback,
48 pages
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Ancient Rome
Eyewitness Books
Pictures of excavated artifacts, drawings, and
modern reconstructions. The photographs and
stunning visuals make this book seem like a visit
to a world-class museum. 64pages grades 4-8.
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The Ancient City:
Life in Classical Athens & Rome
by Peter Connolly & Hazel Dodge
This is a gorgeous reference book with wonderful,
detailed, realistic illustrations of what life in two of thee
great cities of the ancient world was like. Includes ninee
chapters on Athens and fifteen on Rome. 256 pages.
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Saint Valentine
by Robert Sabuda
A picture book illustrated in Byzantine fresco style. It
tells the story of Valentine, Roman citizen, doctor,
and Christian. His treatment always includes prayers rs
for his patients. Among them is the daughter of a
Roman jailer whom he treats for blindness, with no
apparent result. Valentine is arrested and executed,
and the jailer’s daughter regains her sight. A gentle,
thoughtful story of the man who is remembered on
Valentine’s Day.
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Classical Kids
An Activity Guide to Life
in Ancient Greece and Rome
by Laurie Carlson
Costumes! Recipes! Games! Art Projects! Sciencee
Experiments! Subtitled An Activity Guide to
Life in Ancient Greece and Rome, this is a
terrific book. There is something for kids to do
on almost every page, as well as lots of tidbits about
everyday life in Greece (the first half of the book) and Rome (the
second half). The recipes look particularly yummy.
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The Bronze Bow
by Elizabeth George Speare
The 1962 Newbery Award Winner. A boy’s hatred of the
Roman soldiers occupying Israel changes after he meets
Jesus. A vivid picture of the various political forces active
during the period.
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The Eagle of the Ninth
by Rosemary Sutcliff
In A.D. 119, the Ninth Roman Legion marched north into to
the wilds of Britain beyond Agricola’s Wall and
disappeared without a trace. Fifteen years later, the son
of the unit’s commander embarks on a quest to recover
the lost “eagle,” the standard and symbol of the legion.
This book gives a rich picture of life in the Roman
province of Britain, and tells an exciting tale as well.
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The Silver Branch
by Rosemary Sutcliff
The sequel to The Eagle of the Ninth, this time involving ng
the grandson of the lost Ninth Legion’s commander.
Thirty years later life is a bit more complicated, as
Saxons raid Britain and all over the Roman provinces
local military rulers proclaim themselves Emperor.
Rosemary Sutcliff is a master storyteller.
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 Middle Ages Medieval World
by Jane Bingham
Lots of original color artwork along with h
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short, explanatory paragraphs which
Famous Men of the Middle Ages
Fam function as expanded captions. Medieval
by Poland
P and Haaren, edited and World joins two other classic titles that we
upd
updated by Rob and Cyndy Shearer have long recommended, The Greeks and d
Begin with the tales of the Germanic chiefs who
Beg The Romans. Like them, it is a 96 page
defeated
def the Romans, Alaric, Genseric, and paperback, with color art-work printed on
Theodoric.
Th Then famous kings like Clovis, high-gloss pages.
Charles
Ch Martel, and Charlemagne. Attention is Topics are presented in chronological order, er,
also
al paid to non-European leaders like with coverage of The Byzantine Empire, The Barbarian
Justinian,
J Mohammed, Harun-Al-Rashid, and Kingdoms, and Return to Christianity which mentions the
El
E Cid. The second half of the book includes Irish monks, Augustine’s mission to the Angles, and an
William
W the Conqueror, Frederick Barbarossa, illustration from the Book of Kells.
Tamerlane,
Tam Marco Polo, and Joan of Arc (an hon- There is extensive coverage of church history, with pages
orary Famous Man). Bios of these figures can’t be found on The Power of the Popes, Enemies of the Church,
for children anywhere else. Includes five NEW chapters Building a Cathedral, Going on a Pilgrimage, and Monks
by Rob Shearer including Augustine & Patrick. and Monasteries.
Don’t just show them pictures of castles, let them read the
The concluding pages cover the transition from the later
stories of those who built them and lived in them.
188-251-405X . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $16.95 Middle Ages to the Renaissance. Topics include Artists of
Italy, Ideas and Inventions, and Voyages of Discovery. The
The Greenleaf Guide to reading level of the text is approximately grades 5-8.
Fa
Famous Men of the Middle Ages Younger children will enjoy looking at the pictures and
by Rob and Cyndy Shearer having the text read to them. Older students (including
high school and adult) will find a wealth of information
Sets the study of each of the key figures in a
Set here that goes well beyond what is covered in traditional
Biblical context. Discussion questions prompt the
Bib
students to reflect on how the various figures
stu textbooks (much more interesting, too!)
match up to God’s standards of justice or
m 079-450-8154 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $14.99
righteousness. Suggested supplementary
ri
rreadings are found in The Penguin Atlas of the
Middle Ages and David Macaulay’s two
M Marguerite Makes a Book
Caldecott winners, Cathedral and Castle.
C by Bruce Robertson, illustrated by Kathryn
188-251-4068 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$9.95
18 Hewitt
Marguerite delights in assisting her fatherr
in his craft: illuminating manuscripts for
the nobility of France. She comes to her
father’s aid by secretly completing his
commission, journeying all over Paris to
buy goose feathers for quills, eggs for
mixing paints, dried plants and ground
minerals for pigments, and gold leaf. Inspired ired by
an illuminated manuscript in the collection of the Getty
Museum. Kathryn Hewitt’s finely detailed paintings bring
this book to life. This is a 44 page hardback, targeted for
ages 8 and up.
089-236-372X . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $19.95

Adam of the Road

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Timeline for the Middle Ages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$4.95
Penguin Atlas of the Middle Ages. . . . . . . . . . . . . .$15.00
Castle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$9.95
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by Elizabeth Janet Gray
1943 Newbery Medal Winner.
The adventures of eleven-year-old Adam as he
travels the open roads of thirteenth-century
England searching for his missing father, a
minstrel, and his stolen red spaniel, Nick.
Written for ages 9-12, this is a classic tale.
014-032-464X . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$7.99
Augustine Came to Kent
by Barbara Willard
In 597, a young Saxon boy witnesses the historic ic
meeting between the Saxon King of Kent and St.
Augustine. Wulf and his friend Fritha must pass
through many adventures and dangers, as they
work with St. Augustine to replant the cross on
English soil. 179 pages, targetted for ages 12 and d
up.
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 8
Renaissance and Ren/Ref Biographies

Reformation
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Artist of the Reformation

The Story of Albrecht Dürer
Fam
Famous Men of the by Joyce McPherson
The “Leonardo of the North” was more than
Ren
Renaissance and Reformation just a gifted artist. He was a writer, a clever
by Robert
R G. Shearer
European history from 1300-1550.
Eur businessman, and apt teacher of students, and
Includes
Incl Da Vinci, Michelangelo, Dürer, also a man passionately interested and
Erasmus,
Era Wyclif, Hus, Luther, Calvin, attracted to the theology of Martin Luther.
Zwingli,
Zw Tyndale ,and Knox. Over 75 Filled with excerpts from Dürer’s own writingss and
b&w
b& images of the men, women and illustrated with 30 of his most famous pieces. Reading
works
w of art that distinguish this period level is 5th/6th grade, but younger children will enjoy
of history. 29 chapters, 192 pages. Text having it read aloud to them.
written
w for 5th grade and up.
188-251-4106 . . . . . . $16.95
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The Greenleaf Guide

The The River Of Grace
to Famous Men of the The Story Of John Calvin
Re
Renaissance and Reformation by Joyce McPherson
by Robert G. Shearer and Focuses on Calvin’s childhood and youth, his
Cynthia A. Shearer
Cy days at the university and his conversion.
Background information, discussion
Ba Recounts his early and precocious leadership
questions, and suggested activities to
qu of the Protestants in France and his flight
accompany Famous Men of the
a
from France to Basel, Strassburg, and Geneva
Renaissance & Reformation. Use this
R
guide to keep the focus on a Christian
g when King Francis I began executing Protestants.A nts A
World view
W warm and appreciative picture of the leader of the second
188-251-4114
188 251 4114 .............................................$9.95 generation of the Protestant Reformation. Written on a
5th/6th grade reading level, but worth reading out loud to
"Famous Men of the Renaissance and Reformation is the
fourth volume in the wonderful Greenleaf Press series of selected younger students. Older students and adults will also find
biographies for Christian day schools and home schools. and it may this to be a valuable introduction
well be the best yet. Obviously Rob Shearer is intimately acquainted 188-251-4548 ............................................. $12.95
with this important epoch and the great men who made it. In
addition, he has a knack for combining the basic facts of historical The Ocean of Truth
narrative with the fascinating details that bring it fully to life." n
The Story of Sir Isaac Newton
- George Grant by Joyce McPherson
Sir Isaac Newton: Calculus, light and color
the Laws of Gravity. What is less well
known is the depth of his Christian faith
and the amount of writing, speaking, and
research that he put into a defense of the
tenets of Biblical theology. From the detailed d
account of the events that led to his conversion, i hi
his
Christian faith plays a central role in this biography, as
it did in his life. Independent reading level is upper
elementary (about 5th/6th grade).
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The Story of Blaise Pascal
by Joyce McPherson
A brilliant scientist, a convert to Christianity, ty,
a devoted apologist for the Christian faith.
Recounts the recognition by Pascal’s father
of his son's remarkable talents and the
provisions he made for his education. For
Christians the account of Pascal’s conver-
sion is particularly moving, Reading level iss approxi- approxi
mately 5th/6th grade, but would be a great read-aloud
book for younger children.
188-251-4173.........................................$12.95
 9
Renaissance Artists Voices and Sources

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Pippo
Pip
p the Fool Voices of the
by Tracey
T Fern, illustrated by Pau Estrada
Pippo is the nickname of Filippo Brunelleschi. He
P
Renaissance and
was
wa a goldsmith in Florence with a knack for Reformation
design.
des When a contest is announced to design a edited by Robert G. Shearer
dome
dom for the cathedral, Pippo decides he will If you really want to know a
compete.
co His rivals (older, wealthier, more historical figure, you must read what at
accomplished)
ac scorn him and laugh at his ideas. they wrote. This anthology includes
But
Bu Pippo is the only contestant who has worked primary source material from 9 key
out
o all the practical details of how to build a figures of both the Renaissance and
dome
d that will be 300 feet tall! Reformation.
Fern and Estrada have created a delightful The Renaissance selections include
story
st for children about this important event Petrarch, Valla, Lorenzo de’ Medici,
from the history
histo of the Renaissance in Florence. Brunelleschi Savonarola, Leonardo, Michelangelo,
won the competition and spent sixteen years supervising the construc- Machiavelli, Erasmus.
tion of the dome. In order to make it work, he had to invent new kinds The Reformation readings include Wyclif, Hus, Luther, Zwingli,
of bricks, new patterns for fitting them together and quick-drying mor- Sattler, Tyndale, Cromwell, More, Calvin, and Knox.
tar to hold them in place. The Luther selections include the 95 theses, as well as all
When the Dome was finished, Pippo the Fool is recognized as Pippo the three of the famous 1520 essays (Address to the Christian
Genius The text in this delightful story is written for children 8 through Nobility, On the Babylonian Captivity, and The Freedom of
12, but the story will hold the attention of even older students. Pippo the a Christian).
Fool is a hardback, 48 pages For Luther, Calvin, and Knox, the selections include their
157-091-6551 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $15.95 accounts of their conversion experiences.
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Leonardo da Vinci
Leo
by Diane
D Stanley The New Foxe’s Book of Martyrs
Stanley’s text and illustrations are meticulously
Sta by John Foxe and Harold Chadwick
accurate. She gives us a portrait of the definitive
acc John Foxe, writing in England during the
Renaissance man: an accomplished painter, sculptor,
Re persecutions of Bloody Mary, told the stories
musician, writer, naturalist, and scientist. Employed
m of martyrs from Stephen down through the
by the Duke of Milan, the Florentine Republic, the 1570s. Harold Chandwick has modernized the he
Pope, and the King of France, he created some of
Po language and added new sections, with
the most perfect works of art of all time. He also
th martyrs’ stories from the 1600s through the
cconceived hundreds of modern machines, which end of the twentieth century. modern times.
filled the pages of his notebooks. Stanley tells a
fi paperback, 442 pages
wonderful story, accompanied by the exquisite
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$14 99
illustrations we have come to expect. 48 pages.
068-816-1553 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $6.99 On Fire for Christ
Stories of Anabaptist Martyrs
by Dave and Neta Jackson
Michelangelo
Mi These stories show a cross-section of the
by Diane
D Stanley thousands of men and women who lost
Michelangelo lived a turbulent, quarrelsome life.
Mic their lives for their faith during the 16th
He was obsessed with perfection and convinced century. The perspective is sometimes from
that everyone took advantage of him. He was also
tha the martyr’s viewpoint, sometimes that of
one of the most gifted artists who ever lived. His
on a friend, relative, bystander, or even
sculpture masterpieces have never been equaled.
sc executioner. Discussion questions follow
In 48 pages, Stanley tells the story of his life and each chapter.
gives us a stunning overview of his masterpieces.
g 083-613-5032 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $15.99
Targeted for ages 8 and up.
T
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0 Martin Luther
d
A Man Who Changed the World
by Paul Maier, illustrated by Greg Copeland d
Leonardo da Vinci for Kids
Le It’s hard to find good picture books on
by Janis Herbert Luther and Calvin! Kudos to Concordia for
The marriage of art and science is celebrated in
Th commissioning this introduction to Martin n
this beautifully illustrated four-color
th Luther’s life for early elementary age chil-
biography and activity book. Kids will begin to
bi dren. The full-color scenes and text trace the he
understand the important discoveries that da
u story of Martin Luther’s decision to become a monk, the post-
k th t
Vinci made through inspiring activities such
V ing of the 95 theses, his trial before the emperor, “kidnapping”
as determining the launch angle of a catapult,
a and disappearance while he lived at Wartburg Castle translat-
sketching birds and other animals, creating a
sk ing the New Testament. There are also scenes of Martin, Katie
map, learning to look at a painting. Includes a glossary,
map and learn and their six children. The text is 4th-5th grade, but younger
bibliography, listing of pertinent museums and websites, timeline, students will enjoy hearing the text read to them while they
and fascinating sidebars. look at the pictures. hardback, 32 pages
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 10
16th and 17th Good Queen Bess
The Story of Elizabeth I of England
by Diane Stanley

Century
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When it was first published, “Good Queen Bess”

won many honors for its thoroughly researched
narrative and superb illustrations. In this reissue,
Stanley paints an impressive portrait of the
Fam
Famouse Men of 16th remarkable queen who loved her people and ruled d
&117th Century them so well. hardback
by Ro
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28 biographies
b from
Queen
Que Elizabeth I (who Bard of Avon
came
cam to the throne in The Story of William Shakespeare
1560)
156 through King by Diane Stanley
Louis
Lou XIV who died in A fascinating, well-researched, well-told life of
1715.
17 The 17th century Shakespeare. One of the few books for young
was
wa an age of religious children on the great playwright. Illustrated with
wars
w and revolutions. Stanley’s marvelous paintings.
The
Th French had seven 068-816-2940 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $7.99
civil
ci wars of religion
from
fr 1570-1590. The 1620: Mayflower
German
G Empire had a by National Geographic and Plimoth Plantation
religious
r civil war Vibrant photography of a rare reenactment using g
from
f 1618-1648. The the Mayflower II. The text explores the story
English
Eng had a civil war behind the exhibits at the living-history museum
from 1642-1649.
1642-1649 in Plymouth, Massachusetts. Primary sources
It was also the century in which the English and record what the voyagers wore, what they ate,
French settlements were founding in North America at and telling details of their journey. First-person
Jamestown, Plymouth, Boston, & Quebec. accounts reveal the hopes and dreams they
carried. Readers share in the long hours at sea,
But learning the wars will not convey to students and in the dangers faced after landfall. Extensive
what the times were like. Biographies will. end notes, a map, a detailed chronology, and a
188-251-4416 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $17.95 bibliography round out the full story of the
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I. Catherine de’ Medici (1519-1589) 1621: A New Look at Thanksgiving
II. Henry of Navarre (1553-1610) by Catherine Grace and Margaret M. Bruchac
III. Elizabeth I (1533-1603) In 1621, in a small settlement on the edge of the sea, ea,
IV. Sir Francis Drake (1540-1595) 52 English colonists celebrated their first harvest,
V. Sir Walter Raleigh (1552-1618) joined by 90 men of the Wampanoag tribe. There
was no pumpkin pie or cranberry sauce. There were re
VI. James I (1566-1625) no Indians with woven blankets over their
VII. Matteo Ricci (1552-1610) shoulders. No pilgrims with somber black clothes
VIII. William Shakespeare (1564-1616) and silver buckle hats either. The English didn’t even en
IX. John Smith (1580-1631) call themselves Pilgrims. This book puts aside the
X. Albrecht von Wallenstein (1583-1634) myths and takes a new look at our American
history. It questions what we know and recovers lost ost
XI. Gustavus Adolphus (1594-1632) voices of the Wampanoag people. 1621 invites young people to
XII. Samuel de Champlain (1570-1635) read, listen, and think about our shared history. The book features
XIII. Galileo Galilei (1564-1642) a foreword, a section on the actual reenactment and the concept of
XIV. Cardinal Richelieu (1585-1642) living history, a chronology, an index, and a bibliography
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XVI. Oliver Cromwell (1599-1658) William Bradford:
XVII. William Bradford (1590-1657) Plymouth’s Faithful Pilgrim
XVIII. John Winthrop (1588-1649) by Gary D. Schmidt
XIX. Blaise Pascal (1623-1662) Highlights the childhood experiences, religious
XX. Rembrandt (1606-1669) conversion, and deep faith that marked the remarkablee
XXI. John Milton (1608-1674) life of William Bradford. Begins with the Separatists’
XXII. Johannes Vermeer (1632-1675) emigration from England to the Netherlands, and then n
their decision, 10 years later, to sail to the New World.
XXIII. Charles II (1630-1685) Bradford was elected governor of the Plimoth Colony
& James II (1633-1701) 2 years after it was established and served for 36 yearss until his
XXIV. Jan Sobieski (1629-1696) death in 1657. He lived long enough to see the Separatists of Plimoth
XXV. William of Orange (1650-1702) overwhelmed and eclipsed by the arrival of the Puritans who
XXVI. John Locke (1632-1704) established a rival colony at Boston. This is a wonderful biography
XXVII. Johan Pachelbel (1653-1706) for those who want more than just the paragraph or two in the
standard history texts.
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 Future Titles from Greenleaf
177 A New Look at Revolutionary
1776: 11
Wi
Williamsburg
by K.M.
K Kostyal

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Most Americans are unaware of the large role
Mo
that Williamsburg and Virginia played in the
tha
American Revolution. Williamsburg was the cap-
Am
ital of the Virginia Colony, of course. George
ita
Washington, Thomas Jefferson, and Patrick
W
Henry all spent considerable time there. All
H
three were members of the colonial legislature
th
which met there. Henry and Jefferson were
w
both governors, elected after the colony
b
declared its independence.
This large-format picture-book is divided into five major sections,
with an introduction and an afterword. Part one is a section
describing the founding and growth of Williamsburg as the capital of
the colony of Virginia. Part two recounts “A New Spirit” and describes
the opposition to British rule which grew in the 1760s and had its
dramatic high point in Patrick Henry’s speech denouncing the Stamp
Act in 1765. Part three is titled “Revolution” and begins with the
attempt by the Royal Governor Dunmore to seize the powder
reserves of the militia from its storehouse in Williamsburg. It
concludes with the passage of the “Declaration of Rights” (written by
George Mason) by the Virginia Convention in June of 1776.
Part four describes “The City at War.” Patrick Henry, the first
popularly elected governor, replaced Lord Dunmore. The militia
assembled and remained camped on the green lawns of Williamsburg, The Greenleaf Guide to
protecting the colonial government from attack by British troops. In Early Modern Literature
1779, Thomas Jefferson was elected governor and the capital was by Cyndy Shearer
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Victory” describes the arrival of British troops under Benedict Arnold,
who sailed by Williamsburg up the James River and sacked The Greenleaf Guide to
Richmond in January of 1781. Arnold retreated through
Williamsburg and was then joined by General Cornwallis and his 20th Century Literature
larger body of troops in June. By the end of the summer, Cornwallis by Cyndy Shearer
had moved his army to Yorktown, about ten miles away from 188-251-4475 .............................................. $xx.xx
Williamsburg and was soon besieged there by American and French
forces under Washington and Lafayette. In October, Cornwallis Famous Men of the 18th Century
surrendered. by Robert G. Shearer
This volume, like the previous three from National Geographic, 188-251-4424 .............................................. $xx.xx
makes excellent use of historical settings and dedicated re-enactors Famous Men of the 19th Century
who take great pains to get all of the details of their clothes and by Robert G. Shearer
possessions correct. Colonial Williamsburg is a 300 acre park where
the foundation has very carefully restored original buildings from 188-251-4432 .............................................. $xx.xx
the colonial era. There is something about these stunning color
photographs which makes the events much more real. The faces of Famous Men of the 20th Century
individuals in the crowd forces us to realize that these were ordinary by Robert G. Shearer
real people – and that the iconic events of the American Revolution 188-251-4483 .............................................. $xx.xx
were felt by individuals from all stations of life.
The Greenleaf Guide to
There is a great deal of attention paid in the text and photographs to
the ways in which colonial life and the events of the Revolution were Famous Men of the 16th & 17th Century
experienced differently by the slave community in colonial Virginia. by Rob and Cyndy Shearer
Rightfully so. Without lapsing into a predictable political correctness, 188-251-4807 .............................................. $xx.xx
the book has a refreshing honesty in reporting the reality of the
institution of slavery. The tension between the ideals expressed in the The Greenleaf Guide to
Declaration of Independence and the Virginia Declaration of Rights is Famous Men of the 18th Century
noted and underscored. by Rob and Cyndy Shearer
Along with the other titles in this series, National Geographic is doing 188-251-4815 .............................................. $xx.xx
a fantastic job of making early American history accessible to
younger readers. The publisher lists the target age group for this The Greenelaf Guide to
book as “8-12.” The text seems to me to be pitched a little bit older. Famous Men of the 19th Century
I’d estimate more like 10-15, but the pictures will certainly grab the by Rob and Cyndy Shearer
attention of younger readers. The content is far more engaging than 188-251-4823 .............................................. $xx.xx
the accounts in the standard textbooks. I’d certainly recommend this
for students up through grades 8 or 9. The Greenelaf Guide to
1776: A New Look at Revolutionary Williamsburg is a hardback, Famous Men of the 20th Century
48 pages. by Rob and Cyndy Shearer
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 Reading Made Easy
12 Reading Made Easy Student Activity
Books
Each workbook contains review material to accompany
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27 lessons in Reading Made Easy. The workbooks

include:
• word/picture match-ups and other exercises to
strengthen phonics and decoding skills.
• sentences, poems, and mini stories to develop
reading comprehension.
• copy work passages from Reading Made Easy
with space to complete the writing exercises.
• space for the drawing and creative writing
exercises suggested in Reading Made Easy.
The Reading Made Easy Workbook Series offers
parents and teachers the structure to ensure that their
students sufficiently review the material in each lesson
before moving on to new concepts. It also
enables the students to create notebooks whichch
display the material they have learned. Thesee
notebooks are wonderful keepsakes and make ke
effective additions to the students’ educational
al
portfolios.

Reading Made Easy Student

7
Activity Book One - Lessons 1-27
Reading Made Easy by Valerie Bendt)
by Valerie Bendt 5
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Valerie and her husband, Bruce, have six children and Reading Made Easy Student
more than twenty years of homeschooling experience. Activity Book Two -
Reading Made Easy is Valerie’s comprehensive Lessons 28-54
phonics-based, reading program. It has been
by Valerie Bendt)
successfully used by thousands of families to teach 188-251-4726 ....................................$11.95
children to read. This one volume has everything you
need to help your child become a fluent reader. The Reading Made Easy Student
512 page book is: Activity Book Three -
• Phonics based Lessons 55-81
• 108 easy lessons, 3 lessons per week by Valerie Bendt)
• Less than 30 minutes per day 188-251-4734 ....................................$12.95
• Fully scripted
Reading Made Easy Student
• Christian content
Activity Book Four -
• Original stories and poems
Lessons 82-108
• Introduction to capitalization and punctuation
• Hands-on writing and drawing activities by Valerie Bendt)
188-251-4742 ....................................$13.95
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A complete, phonics-based reading instruction program. 104

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moms a step by step guide that is easy to follow and helps
children quickly build confidence in their skills.
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 Handwriting by George Writing
When George Washington was sixteen years old, English for the 13
he began copying 110 maxims for polite behavior Thoughtful Child
into his schoolbooks. These rules describe the behavior

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of a gentleman, and many claim that they greatly
influenced Washington’s attitudes and standards for
his own behavior.
One day, when we were all tired of the standard
handwriting practice book copy material, we began
using Washington’s Rules as copy work. While many
of them have obvious application to the eighteenth
century, they also have a lot to say to modern
gentlemen and ladies.
We hadn’t expected to enjoy these sayings as much
as we did. They rarely stayed merely copywork
exercise but became the basis of other discussions.
“Show nothing to your friend that might affright him,”
had immediate application. Other rules addressed
putting others first and self last - and other ways to
show respect to those around us.
Something special happens when children write
these rules out for themselves.
Ha
Handwriting by George Vol I
R
Rules 1-27
Co
Contains 27 entries from George Washington’s
noted book Rules of Civility & Decent
no
B
Behaviour in Company & Conversation,
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discussion about “civil and decent behavior.”
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by Mary Hyde (revised by Cyndy
Shearer)
I had a long list of things I wanted ed
to find in a first grammar/
composition text. I wanted to
apply what Charlotte Mason
called “narration.” I wanted
material that would concentrate
on the writing process and yet
not burden the young child. I
wanted a text that would draw the he child
into writing. I wanted a text that would lay the
foundation for good composition skills that could be
applied in all learning situations. With eleven children
to care for, I wanted something simple and fun to
work with—both for me and my children. When I
found this book, I knew I had found what I wanted
to use. Originally published in 1903, this book uses
wonderful pictures to stimulate the child’s
imagination and lead him or her into writing. There
are memorization assignments, oral compositions,
written compositions and practice exercises. I use this
book as a second grade English text, but it is also very
useful as a first course for older, reluctant writers. No
teacher’s edition necessary; everything you need is in
the student text.
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 High School Literature Studies
14 The Greenleaf Guide to The Greenleaf Guide to Medieval
An
Ancient Literature Literature
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by Cyndy Shearer by Cyndy Shearer

Organized
Or into six units.
Unit one is based on a study of
Daniel
Da 1-4 and focuses on the
question,
qu “Why should a Christian
study
st pagan literature?” The
question
q is answered using the
biblical
b examples of Daniel in the
court
c of King Nebuchadnezzar and
Paul on Mars Hill in Athens.
Unit two is a review of Genesis 1-11
Unit three focuses on The Epic of Gilgamesh and
analyzes what Babylonian religion taught about
creation and the nature of God.
Unit four is a six-week, in-depth study of
Homer’s Odyssey, with an emphasis on the Greek
notions of virtue, excellence, and the hero.
Unit five is a six-week study of Sophocles’ great
tragic trilogy Oedipus Rex, Oedipus at Colonnus, and
Antigone.
Unit six is a four-week study of the modern
French playwright Anouilh’s retelling of Antigone
with a focus on how one’s worldview affects one’s
notions of the heroic and the tragic.
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Our high school study of literature runs uns
in parallel to our study of history. Whilee
our tenth grade students are studying
medieval history, we also have them
study medieval literature. Studying the
two subjects together makes each class a
richer experience.
This inductive study focuses on the
texts and gives detailed reading assignments, t
observation questions, and discussion questions. The
book is intended to guide a parent and student,
teacher and student, or tutor and student as they
read the important works of literature from Anglo-
Saxon poetry and Beowulf to Chaucer and Hamlet.
The final work studied in the guide is Rosencrantz
and Guildenstern are Dead which allows the
students to compare and contrast the Medieval,
Renaissance, and Modern world views.
The text, analysis, and discussion questions are all
written from a biblical, Christian worldview.
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along with all four of the texts (in the best
translations) that the student is asked to study
inductively - all at a 10% discount from retail.
The Greenleaf Guide to Ancient Literature ....... $18.95
The Epic of Gilgamesh (Sandars translation) ......... $9.95
The Odyssey (Fitzgerald translation)....................$12.00
The Oedipus Cycle (Fitzgerald translation)...........$14.00
Antigone by Anouilh (Bray translation) ..............$12.95
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(10% discount - $67.85 if purchased separately!
These are the books Cyndy uses
when she teaches Ancient Lit to her 9th grade students
at the Schaeffer Study Center.
Includes the Greenleaf Guide to Medieval Literature
along with all six of the texts (in the best translations)
that the student is asked to study inductively - all at a
10% discount from retail.
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Ecclesiastical History by Bede ...............................$13.95
Beowulf (Rebsamen translation) ............................ $9.95
Gawain (Tolkien translation) .................................. $6.99
Canterbury Tales by Chaucer ...............................$10.00
Hamlet by Shakespeare .......................................... $4.95
Rosencrantz & Guildenstern are Dead (Stoppard) $13.00
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These are the books Cyndy uses
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 A Review of From Eden to Exile
It is refreshing to read an account of the history of
Israel by a noted academic / archeologist which treats
the biblical text respectfully! David Rohl cites an extensive
collection of archaeological finds and artifacts which
confirm the historical accuracy of the biblical account
and attest to the historical reality of the Patriarchs. Rohl
is part of a growing number of modern scholars who
are challenging many of the assumptions and
chronologies of the ancient world. Rohl approaches the
biblical texts with a quite different attitude from the 19
& 20th century skeptics. The result is a startling
confirmation of the biblical record and a revision of the
chronology of the ancient world.
Orthodox and conservative Christians will disagree
with David Rohl’s version of the lives of Adam, Enoch,
and Noah. but Rohl’s narrative here is little more than
speculative conjecture – imaginative, but not really
historical.
The strength and brilliance of Rohl’s narrative is his
“New Chronology” for Egypt. The traditional chronology
yields no evidence of the Jews’ sojourn in Egypt, or the
Exodus, or the Conquest, or even of the flourishing of
the nation of Israel under David and Solomon. Rohl,
based on the evidence, revises the chronology. He goes
back and looks at the same places, but at different times,
and finds countless confirmations of the details of the
biblical account. His history of both Egypt and Israel is
“satisfyingly supported by the stratigraphic record and
colourfully enhanced by the contemporary texts of
Israel’s powerful neighbours. It provides a solid and
ultimately believable historical foundation for the
religious messages of the biblical text.”
The book is beautifully laid out (Rohl’s work, not
Greenleaf ’s!) and illustrated with maps derived from
satellite photography as well as stunning photographs
of ancient artifacts. It is also brilliantly written. Rohl has
a knack for taking the details of archeology and
explaining sophisticated concepts and analyses in ways
that a layman can easily understand. This is no small
accomplishment.
Christians will not agree with his speculations about
the details behind the book of Genesis. Indeed, it seems
to me that Rohl has weakened his case by inventing a
narrative for the earliest time period where he has the
least amount of evidence. But when he reaches Joseph
and Egypt, all those who respect and appreciate the
biblical text must acknowledge that Rohl has done great
service in re-evaluating the evidence and synthesizing it
in a new and more accurate structure that better
explains the ancient world – and in the process confirms
the historical accuracy of the Old Testament.
Thus, while there are many things in From Eden to
Exile that I would take issue with, there is also much
that I admire and appreciate. And because I appreciate
what I can only judge to be an honest, forthright,
original work of scholarship, I am proud to make From
Eden to Exile available to the reading public (and the
academic world) once again so that David Rohl’s
contribution to the New Chronology will continue to
find its audience. It will surely provoke, agitate, and
force those who read it to re-think their ideas about the
ancient world. It is my hope that it will also play a part
in raising up a new generation of ancient historians who
will continue to investigate the evidence, continue to
search for archeological clues, and continue the ongoing
discussion of the historical events recorded in the Old
Testament.
Rob Shearer, Publisher
Greenleaf Press
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about David Rohl
David Rohl is recognized as the 15
UK’s highest profile Egyptologist
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and one of the world’s best-
known historians.
With degrees in Egyptology,
Ancient History, Mycenaean
Archaeology and Levantine
Archaeology, David is a genuine
scholar with a full list of academic
credentials but, at the same time,
is a highly original thinker.
He is recognised in the
Christian evangelical communities
as a non-believing scholar prepared to defend the
historicity of the Bible. For that, and his convincing
arguments based on archaeology, he is regularly asked
to present his thesis to large church audiences.
Arguments based on his work are now used as official
examples of how best to answer questions for the
current A-level examination papers in the UK. Jewish
boys are taught the David Rohl version of the Torah
story in preparation for their Barmitzvas. Seminary
lecturers in the USA teach the Old Testament to their
students using David Rohl’s books as their guides.
Greenleaf Press, along with Stretch Productions,
is very pleased to be able to make David Rohl’s books
available in the US again.
From Eden to Exile
by David Rohl
Rohl re-examines and re-tells the history off
Israel from Eden to the Exile in Babylon in
light of the revised chronology he developed d
during his research in Egypt. 528 pages with th
numerous maps & photographs.
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Future Releases:
Pharaohs and Kings:
A Biblical Quest
by David Rohl
Pharaohs and Kings reveals the Old
Testament to be a true account of the
history of the Jewish people. Rohl
marshals the evidence which shows that
the traditional Egyptian chronology
must be radically revised.
188-251-4564 ....................................$xx.xx
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Legend: The Genesis of Civilization
by David Rohl
Rohl tackles the book of Genesis and challenges
its dismissal as “legend.” He finds abundant
evidence to support the historical accuracy of
the biblical account.
188-251-4572 ....................................$xx.xx
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The Lords of Avaris
by David Rohl
The Hyksos rulers of Avaris who conquered conquereed
and ruled Egypt for generations have been n
mysterious and misunderstood. Rohl
argues that Minos and Mopsus (among
others) were Hysos leaders. The Lords of
Avaris reveals these classical heroes as
historical realities.
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