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Adam, Abraham, and Caesar: the Stories of Ancient and Salvation History with Christopher Martin
Recorded course taught by Christopher Martin for Middle School, Grade School Ancient History
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Designed for grade school students, but upper level students are welcome, with additional homework.
Category
History ➤ Ancient History
Grade
Middle School, Grade School
Semester
Recorded
Summary

Explore the earliest stories of people, both ancient and biblical!

 

Course Description: Once upon a time, history had a beginning! In this class, we explore the ancients, but give special attention to biblical characters, and their role in salvation history, including and especially Adam, Abraham, Alexander, and Caesar.  

 

Instructor: Christopher Martin, PhD

OUR PRAYER BEFORE CLASS MEETINGS:

Grant me the grace, O merciful God,
to desire ardently all that is pleasing to Thee,
to examine it prudently,
to acknowledge it truthfully,
and to accomplish it perfectly,
for the praise and glory of Thy name.

Amen.

Special notes

Note to Parents: Due to the young ages of grade school students, we expect that you will accompany your child at all times while he or she is online. This will also help you assist your student with homework where necessary or help your student contact the teacher with questions. Thank you for your support!

Total classes

8

Duration

45 minutes

Prerequisites

None

Suggested grade level

Designed for grade school students, but upper level students are welcome, with additional homework.

Suggested credit

2/3 semester of Ancient history

Outline

Course Outline:

Class 1:  Creation and the Flood

Class 2:  Sumeria, Ur, and Abraham

Class 3:  Egypt and the Exodus

Class 4:  The Conquest of the Holy Land (the Kingdom of Israel)

Class 5:  Assyria, Babylon, and Persia

Class 6:  Ancient Greece

Class 7:  Ancient Rome

Class 8:  The Incarnation

Materials

  • Ancient Civilizations & the Bible- Elementary Activity Book, by Diana Waring                     ISBN-10: ‎ 1600921728                     https://amzn.to/48CL2de

Homework

  • Students will complete 2 activities of their choice from the activity book.

  • Daily, optional review quizzes based on classroom lectures and discussions.

Course name
Adam, Abraham, and Caesar: the Stories of Ancient and Salvation History with Christopher Martin
Instructor
Christopher Martin
Semester
Recorded
Meeting days
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday
Category
History ➤ Ancient History
Grade levels
Middle School, Grade School
Start time
June 1st, 2026 at 7:30 AM ET
Course type
Recorded, free with subscription
Relative due dates
Relative due dates are disabled for this course.
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Christopher Martin
chrisgooverthere@yahoo.com

Christopher Martin teaches history and theology. He also serves as an Adjunct Professor of History at both Southern New Hampshire University and Antelope Valley College. He holds BA degrees in History and Theology from Christendom College (2007); an MA in History from National University (2012); and a Ph.D. in History from CGU (2018). He has been with Homeschool Connections since 2017, and teaching since 2012. He lives in California, with his wife and three sons. Together, they love to hike and travel.

Dr. Martin believes strongly that history is far more important than we typically assume, and also that it is a lot more entertaining. His classes are therefore both serious, and fun, making sure to cover the essential developments of past events, but also, coloring and animating the past with stories and anecdotes that make them come alive.

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