{"id":749,"date":"2021-07-23T08:53:03","date_gmt":"2021-07-23T08:53:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lightsailed.com\/homeschool\/?p=749"},"modified":"2021-10-12T07:56:22","modified_gmt":"2021-10-12T07:56:22","slug":"3-amazing-christian-history-books","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lightsailed.com\/homeschool\/blog\/faith-based\/3-amazing-christian-history-books\/","title":{"rendered":"3 Amazing Christian History Books"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>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!&nbsp; 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.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2>1. <a href=\"https:\/\/lightsailed.com\/homeschool\/book\/extraordinary-women-of-christian-history-what-we-can-learn-from-their-struggles-and-triumphs-9781493401581\/\"><em>Extraordinary Women of Christian History: What We Can Learn from Their Struggles and Triumphs <\/em>by Ruth A. Tucker<\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>There\u2019s 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\u2019s filled with little-known facts. This book also includes questions at the end of each chapter that will spark great discussions\u2014recommended for high schoolers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/lightsailed.com\/homeschool\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/Extraordinary-Women-of-Christian-History_-What-We-Can-Learn-from-Their-Struggles-and-Triumphs.jpeg\" alt=\"Extraordinary Women of Christian History: \" class=\"wp-image-750\" width=\"190\" height=\"285\" srcset=\"https:\/\/lightsailed.com\/homeschool\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/Extraordinary-Women-of-Christian-History_-What-We-Can-Learn-from-Their-Struggles-and-Triumphs.jpeg 317w, https:\/\/lightsailed.com\/homeschool\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/Extraordinary-Women-of-Christian-History_-What-We-Can-Learn-from-Their-Struggles-and-Triumphs-200x300.jpeg 200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 190px) 100vw, 190px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2>2. <a href=\"https:\/\/lightsailed.com\/homeschool\/book\/the-light-and-the-glory-for-young-readers-discovering-god-s-plan-for-america-1492-1787-9781441238283\/\"><em>The Light and the Glory for Young Readers (Discovering God\u2019s Plan for America) <\/em>by Peter Marshall and David Manuel<\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>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\u2019ll never forget as they learn to see God\u2019s 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\u2019s future and inspired by our past. This book is ideal for students in 5th-12th grade.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/lightsailed.com\/homeschool\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/The-Light-and-the-Glory-for-Young-Readers-Discovering-Gods-Plan-for-America-by-Peter-Marshall-and-David-Manuel.jpeg\" alt=\"The Light and the Glory for Young Readers \" class=\"wp-image-751\" width=\"196\" height=\"294\" srcset=\"https:\/\/lightsailed.com\/homeschool\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/The-Light-and-the-Glory-for-Young-Readers-Discovering-Gods-Plan-for-America-by-Peter-Marshall-and-David-Manuel.jpeg 316w, https:\/\/lightsailed.com\/homeschool\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/The-Light-and-the-Glory-for-Young-Readers-Discovering-Gods-Plan-for-America-by-Peter-Marshall-and-David-Manuel-200x300.jpeg 200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 196px) 100vw, 196px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2>3. <a href=\"https:\/\/lightsailed.com\/homeschool\/book\/a-christian-s-guide-to-evidence-for-the-bible-101-proofs-from-history-and-archaeology-9781493427642\/\"><em>A Christian\u2019s Guide to Evidence for the Bible: 101 Proofs from History and Archaeology <\/em>by J. Daniel Hays<\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/lightsailed.com\/homeschool\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/A-Christians-Guide-to-Evidence-for-the-Bible_-101-Proofs-from-History-and-Archaeology-by-J.-Daniel-Hays.jpeg\" alt=\"A Christian\u2019s Guide to Evidence for the Bible\" class=\"wp-image-752\" width=\"185\" height=\"277\" srcset=\"https:\/\/lightsailed.com\/homeschool\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/A-Christians-Guide-to-Evidence-for-the-Bible_-101-Proofs-from-History-and-Archaeology-by-J.-Daniel-Hays.jpeg 250w, https:\/\/lightsailed.com\/homeschool\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/A-Christians-Guide-to-Evidence-for-the-Bible_-101-Proofs-from-History-and-Archaeology-by-J.-Daniel-Hays-200x300.jpeg 200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 185px) 100vw, 185px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>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\u2019re proud to partner with you in creating a solid theological foundation for your student. Additionally, LightSail\u2019s unparalleled <a href=\"https:\/\/lightsailed.com\/homeschool\/parental-controls\/#ChildSafe\">ChildSafe Content Controls <\/a>allow parents to curate each child\u2019s library with the content that matches that child\u2019s reading level and interests as well as their family\u2019s values and beliefs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/lightsailed.com\/homeschool\/registration\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"853\" src=\"https:\/\/lightsailed.com\/homeschool\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/web-banner-300x250-new-1-1024x853.jpg\" alt=\"sign up for homeschool literacy program\" class=\"wp-image-1201\" srcset=\"https:\/\/lightsailed.com\/homeschool\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/web-banner-300x250-new-1-1024x853.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/lightsailed.com\/homeschool\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/web-banner-300x250-new-1-300x250.jpg 300w, https:\/\/lightsailed.com\/homeschool\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/web-banner-300x250-new-1-768x640.jpg 768w, https:\/\/lightsailed.com\/homeschool\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/web-banner-300x250-new-1.jpg 1250w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Christian history is an important topic that conventional schools often pass over. 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