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Review Summary: Read for school |
Date: 2008-03-04 |
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Details: This book was one of the materials needed for a section in "Green Book" for middle school English (which I teach). It's goal is to present Genesis in a more interesting way. I think it did an above average job of it, but still really probably isn't the most exciting reading material for children (the story tends to read like just a continuum of unconnected events that just keep going on, without every reaching the typical climax, and it's still got some parts that are heavy on the language of Genesis to the point kids might get bothered by it).
But the book did a great job of personalizing the Genesis story, and really showing how it applies to today. It's a book that's aim is to make Genesis easier to pick up for youth, and that is a greatly important purpose. It did a very solid job of remaining true to scripture, and was quite interesting to a few of my students.
Rather than get students reading the loose translations of the Bible (Living, etc), I think this is a good way to get them interested and involved. It's not a perfect book, but I'd recommend it! |
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Review Summary: Remember its BASED on historical info |
Date: 2007-10-27 |
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Details: Our family has enjoyed this book so much. It makes the people from history become real. I have read both positive and negative reviews about the book. I would say to both sides remember its historical fiction. Also, I would say to read it yourself first before letting the little ones read it. |
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Review Summary: Adam & His Kin: The Lost History of Their Lives and Times |
Date: 2006-11-16 |
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Details: Purchased book for my son for homeschool. He likes the book because he loves the class and the teacher at his coop. |
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Review Summary: History Comes to Life! |
Date: 2005-08-28 |
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Details: The Bible is the deepest, most intelligent, and powerful writing ever penned. Because it is such a profound book, parts of it may at times seem confusing. Many times I struggled through the pages of the Old Testament trying to comprehend the history. Sometimes I would give up, becoming weary of the long string of names or descriptions of who begat whom.
Why did God's Word have to be so difficult for me? I so wanted to be able to read the Bible and be as interested in its history as I was in the Tudor Era. Of course, I never dreamed that there was a book out there just for me.
When my Mom presented me with Adam and His Kin by Dr. Ruth Beechick I immediately devoured it. The story, the history, the Bible! Mrs. Beechick retells the story of Genesis like no other author has. I found myself intrigued and delighted as I read about Eve's heartbreaking struggle in the Garden of Eden, the tragic murder of Abel, the fascinating story of Noah, and even the tower of Babel.
It was like reliving history beside these amazing figures and the spectacular events which surrounded them. I could actually feel Eve's longing for the forbidden, I mourned for Noah as he was made fun of and taunted while he built the most amazing boat in the world, the boat that God instructed him to build.
In Adam and His Kin history comes to life and you experience what life was like thousands of years ago. In my opinion, this book is a masterpiece and I can give it nothing but the highest praise.
J.M. Age 14 |
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Review Summary: Important Book |
Date: 2005-03-10 |
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Details: This important book gives children a Biblically accurate overview of the book of Genesis, told in a narrative style. Read this book to your children before you begin your study of ancient history. |
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