As bestselling author and former pastor Randy Alcorn pointed out several years ago But without the biblical doctrine of creation, there is not only no objective biblical authority, there is no doctrine of human sin and ultimate redemption. If there was no Adam, we did not sin in Adam, and did not need the last […]
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Homeschool Science Curriculum
Every month the Curriculum Choice hosts a review team feature on a specific topic. It is always full of resource reviews, tips from experienced homeschoolers, links, and sometimes even product discounts, and often I contribute. This month the topic is Homeschool Science Curriculum, and here is my contribution: As a scientist, I love Apologia’s courses for […]
Review: The Swiss Family Robinson by Johann David Wyss
There are few books as suited to finding homeschool rabbit trails as The Swiss Family Robinson by Johann David Wyss. I’m sure you know the story: A family with four boys was shipwrecked on a deserted tropical island. Because they had been planning to set up a colony, the ship was full of useful supplies, […]
Review: The First Fossil Hunters by Adrienne Mayor
Every once in a while I encounter a book that opens up a whole new world. The First Fossil Hunters: Paleontology in Greek and Roman Times by Adrienne Mayor is one of these. As someone interested in the history of science, I know that ancient Greek philosphers had noticed fossilized seashells on the mountains and […]