Christian history is an important topic that conventional schools often pass over. When we teach our students to look back on significant historical events, it helps them form a firm foundation. This foundation can carry them through times of doubt and fear! Throughout the decades, brave men and women helped develop Christianity, and these heroes are still honored today. Learning their stories and the events that surrounded them will help inspire your students to remain steadfast in their faith as well. There are countless options for high-quality Christian history books for homeschool, but here are a few suggestions to get you started.
1. Extraordinary Women of Christian History: What We Can Learn from Their Struggles and Triumphs by Ruth A. Tucker
There’s a wide variety of Christian history books featuring men, but women played an essential role in this area as well! This book introduces students to 77 amazing Christian women like Harriet Tubman, Joan of Arc, Corrie Ten Boom, and Mother Teresa. Parents will appreciate that this book includes women of all denominations, ages, marital statuses, and ethnicities. Your student is sure to find someone they can identify with! Students will love how engaging the text is and how it’s filled with little-known facts. This book also includes questions at the end of each chapter that will spark great discussions—recommended for high schoolers.
2. The Light and the Glory for Young Readers (Discovering God’s Plan for America) by Peter Marshall and David Manuel
This book is a wonderful option for parents who desire to include more Christian American history books in their studies. Students will go on a journey they’ll never forget as they learn to see God’s hand at work in American history. This book begins with the Pilgrims and covers various presidential terms, the Revolution, the Civil War, and more. You should note that this book is written from an evangelical point of view, which influences particular political views. Readers will close this book feeling hopeful for America’s future and inspired by our past. This book is ideal for students in 5th-12th grade.
3. A Christian’s Guide to Evidence for the Bible: 101 Proofs from History and Archaeology by J. Daniel Hays
This Christian history book is unique because it gives students physical proof of people, places, and events that happened in the Bible. It goes in-depth and includes Scripture references to back each claim. While the text is geared towards high-school students, younger pupils will be intrigued by the full-color photos of historical artifacts. This is a book the entire family can enjoy! If you have a student who thrives on evidence-based facts, this is a great option.
Whether your student wants to learn more about their favorite Christian hero or study archaeological artifacts, LightSail has you covered! The classical Christian history books listed above and more are available for your reading pleasure. We’re proud to partner with you in creating a solid theological foundation for your student. Additionally, LightSail’s unparalleled ChildSafe Content Controls allow parents to curate each child’s library with the content that matches that child’s reading level and interests as well as their family’s values and beliefs.
Posted on 7.Jul.21 in Faith-based
