Apr. 8, 2008 - ~Mezuzah~
The Bronze Bow!
I cannot recommend this book high enough. Our son is doing a study on the book through Total Language Plus and it is absolutely WONDERFUL! We just finished a discussion about the Mezuzah, which is a container which holds scripture that is kept above the doorways of Jewish homes. Mezuzah was one of his list words a week or so back.
In talking with him, I have realized this story is blessing him with A LOT of interesting facts, and is giving him insight into the culture during that time. Hopefully we'll be able to write a review some time soon, but until then...... Here is a review I found at another bloggers site. If you're looking for something that will impact your older child spiritually while incorporating Language Arts I would HIGHLY RECOMMEND this book! Visit www.totallanguageplus.com
Here's another bloggers review from Multi Tasking Mom
Daniel has joined a renegade group who want to rise up against the Romans. He carries memories of the damage the Romans did to his family and to his sister, who cannot leave her house. The terror that entered their lives when they were young, has left his sister tormented by demons and turned Daniel’s fear into anger.
When he hears of a man named Jesus and the things he talks about, the coming Kingdom, Daniel wonders if Jesus is like him. Could Jesus be the savior that could free them from the Roman rule?
But the more Daniel hears Jesus speak and as he witnesses Jesus’s healing power, he can’t help but turn these strange things over in his mind. Jesus teaches they should love their enemies, but surely he doesn’t mean they should love the Romans? Jesus teaches the story of the good Samaritan and Daniel scoffs, “If Jesus means that the Jews and Samaritans should treat each other like neighbors, that is foolish. It could never happen.”
Daniel and his friends make a pact to stand together for God’s victory. They linger over the words of David, “He trains my hands for war, so that my arms can bend a bow of bronze.” And they hope for freedom. Will it come as they expect it?
If you’ve ever wondered what it would be like to live at the time of Jesus, this book will take you there. On the streets of Capernaum and Galilee you will find out what it was like to live in this tumultuous time. And you will see Jesus through the eyes of a Jewish boy.
Comments
Apr. 11, 2008 - Untitled Comment
Posted by LivingandLoving
I absolutely LOVED this book. It was so good that I often think about it. Even though it was not a 'christian' book I think the message was well portrayed of His peace and love. My favorite message from this book was that love is the greatest weapon against hate. I also learned a lot from this time period.
Apr. 11, 2008 - Great Author
Posted by ltjewel
Her books are wonderful!
