Amazing Bible World History Timeline Review

A large tubular package arrived and I have to admit I was excited! Was it a painting? Was it a poster for my son's room? Hopefully, it would be a sports poster, if it was a poster. Jimmy loves sports posters.

It turned out to be something better. Now, if you are not a homeschooling mom, you may think I'm crazy because it was a timeline. Yes, better than a painting or poster, a timeline is one of my very favorite teaching tools. I love to use glossy professional timelines and I love to have my children make their own timelines by rolling a roll of newsprint down the center of my house from the front door to the back wall of the family room!

One more timeline? Oh, no, not just one more timeline. This timeline is different than all the others in my house. All my timeline are long, long, long strips of cardstock, often laminated, and sometimes folded up into a large book-like container. The Amazing Bible World History Timeline is a large (36" x 48") and sturdy poster that can be spread out on your table or hung on your wall.

While I do prefer timelines to be laid out straight, the circular effect was neat. And it is wonderful to be able to see everything at once when you are looking at a timeline.

There were some concerns with this particular timeline, though, that I must share. First of all, there are references to the Book of Morman (Church of the Latter-Day Saints) which concerned me. There is even a Latter Day Saints Book of Morman Timeline available. You can get to know more about the publishers of the timeline, Bill and Margaret, on their website page, About Us. They produce two timelines, one for "Latter Day Saints" and a "generic one. Here is their explanation of why there are two different timelines.

Okay, here is my feeling about this timeline. It is lovely to look at and would be helpful to use. However, because of the link to the Church of the Latter-Day Saints, which does not adhere to Orthodox Christian beliefs, I cannot recommend this timeline. If you do want to purchase it for your family, the cost is $29.97 on their website, The Amazing Bible World History Timeline. If you do purchase this timeline, I recommend reading The God Makers: A Shocking Expose of What the Mormon Church Really Believes  by Ed Decker and Dave Hunt.

At this point, I must be wary of the scholarship of the timeline because of the link to the Mormon church.

Dear friends and fellow homeschooling moms, be very careful about the books, curriculum, and materials you purchase and use in your home school. As much as is possible, use Christ-centered, Biblically-based materials that will uphold your beliefs and values. We are in a spiritual battle for the souls and destinies of our children. Everything that looks good on the outside is not necessarily good underneath. I was taken in by this timeline, only to discover that it was not in line with our family's values. Yikes! Another lesson on being careful as I educate my children at home!

"Test everything. Hold on to the good. Avoid every kind of evil," (I Thessalonians 5:21-22 NIV).

With that said, I want to heartily advocate the use of timelines in your homeschool. And, teach your children that the earth is young, about six thousand years old, not millions or billions of years old. I appreciate the scholars we have today that research dates, historical events, and original texts. How blessed we are to live in the days we do. Surely with the all the apostasy and upheaval in our nation, we were born for such a time as this! Lift up your eyes and look to the Lord for wisdom as you prepare your children to be world-changers!

Blessings to each one of you!