When You Rise Up: A Covenantal Approach to Homeschooling (View amazon detail page)
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43 of 44 people found the following review helpful
By Caleb Hayden
Format:Paperback
This book sat on my shelf for a few months before I finally decided to read it last night. I had heard great things from people in my church and from friends abroad; further, I had met Dr. R.C. Sproul, Jr. last November at an event in San Antonio. This was the time, I reckoned, to explore his views on the growing practice of home education.
I was impressed with Dr. Sproul's humble, cogent manner of argumentation. It is very apparent, not only from the illustrations he uses but also from what I have heard about him, that he LIVES what he teaches. If you desire to learn about the Scriptural commands of parental training, read this book. Agree or disagree with him, this is an excellent summary.
Furthermore, Dr. Sproul is not content to make a simple, half-hearted statement about the value of home education. He rejects pragmatism and all forms of unbiblical reasoning by forcing the issue: "By what standard?" His answer: Scripture alone. Dr. Sproul successfully shows the importance of teaching children with a lifestyle-based methodology geared to instill multigenerational, covenantal faithfulness. His views are decidedly reformed, even -- dare I say -- Van Tillian, which adds to the appeal in my mind.
In short: This book does not merely summarize the growing "home schooling movement." It seeks to praise the good, critique the questionable, redirect the wayward, motivate the weary, and instill vision within the faithful. For his efforts, I highly commend Dr. Sproul.
I was impressed with Dr. Sproul's humble, cogent manner of argumentation. It is very apparent, not only from the illustrations he uses but also from what I have heard about him, that he LIVES what he teaches. If you desire to learn about the Scriptural commands of parental training, read this book. Agree or disagree with him, this is an excellent summary.
Furthermore, Dr. Sproul is not content to make a simple, half-hearted statement about the value of home education. He rejects pragmatism and all forms of unbiblical reasoning by forcing the issue: "By what standard?" His answer: Scripture alone. Dr. Sproul successfully shows the importance of teaching children with a lifestyle-based methodology geared to instill multigenerational, covenantal faithfulness. His views are decidedly reformed, even -- dare I say -- Van Tillian, which adds to the appeal in my mind.
In short: This book does not merely summarize the growing "home schooling movement." It seeks to praise the good, critique the questionable, redirect the wayward, motivate the weary, and instill vision within the faithful. For his efforts, I highly commend Dr. Sproul.
40 of 42 people found the following review helpful
By Truth reader
Format:Paperback
R.C. Sproul, Jr. reminded me of WHY I am homeschooling. I want children who are a little more like their Heavenly Father every day. The great lightbulb for me as I read the book was that this can be achieved by talking to my children (Deut. 6). It's so simple, but so urgent! I know I have read a great book when, with every turn of the page, I am convinced that I need to put down that book to read my Bible...alone or with my children.
21 of 22 people found the following review helpful
By J. Leone
Format:Paperback
What a breath of fresh air this book was. Addressing the foundational reasons for homeschooling your child, it cuts right to the quick of the matter and dispatches the foolish and ungodly with Biblical accuracy. 'Why education?' is a question that many, unfortunately, do not ask themselves before sending their malleable children into the hands of the enemies of the Cross for 40 hours per week. This book answers that critical question.
I would definitely recommend this book to anyone who is seeking to homeschool their children.
I would definitely recommend this book to anyone who is seeking to homeschool their children.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
5.0 out of 5 stars
Turned My Attitude Around!
I was struggling through a tough year of homeschool with my 3rd grade son. I was ready to throw in the towel, feeling angry, sad, and defeated. Read more
Published 1 month ago by D. Atticks
1.0 out of 5 stars
Unbiblical Book
The author's ramblings are incoherent and rambling at best. He jumps from unfounded to unfounded point without reason. Read more
Published 8 months ago by Reformed
1.0 out of 5 stars
Sproul Jr. is disconcerting.
I read the book at the recommendation of a friend and was absolutely disappointed. Being Reformed, I absolutely love R.C. Sproul, but junior just has some crazy ideas. Read more
Published 9 months ago by J
5.0 out of 5 stars
Ouch!
I was a homeschooler. I never saw the inside of any state schools or even private schools. But my parents, though I love them dearly, did not understand the truth that R.C. Read more
Published 20 months ago by B. Kreis
2.0 out of 5 stars
Fear mongering and prooftexting abound
I purchased the book a week ago. Sproul has an interesting collection of words and phrases, for example, WAR, government-run schools, government schoolers, fools, educated by the... Read more
Published 21 months ago by John6:44
2.0 out of 5 stars
I kept waiting for it to grab me - it didn't
While I agree with many of his reasons for homeschooling, the authors writing style was confusing, rambling, and sometimes sounded abrasive. Read more
Published 23 months ago by Holli Lee
3.0 out of 5 stars
Good Central Message
When I began reading this book, I wasn't sure what to expect from it, but I figured it would be an enjoyable read, since homeschooling is one of my favorite topics. Read more
Published on November 16, 2010 by The Parchment Girl
5.0 out of 5 stars
Inspiring
R.C. brings us back to basics. What should we teach our children?
If you are looking for step-by-step instructions on curriculum, etc., this is NOT the book for you. Read more
If you are looking for step-by-step instructions on curriculum, etc., this is NOT the book for you. Read more
Published on March 22, 2009 by D. Teel
1.0 out of 5 stars
I was shocked!
While reading this book, I was reminded of some of the reasons that we homeschool, even though they to be picked out from amongst all the rambling. Read more
Published on November 14, 2008 by K
5.0 out of 5 stars
A new perspective...
I really appreciated the perspective in this book. I've read many books on homeschooling, and am familiar with many of the "arguments," pro & con. Read more
Published on March 11, 2008 by Mrs. Johnson
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