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  • Paperback: 256 pages
  • Publisher: Crossway (November 12, 2003)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 1581343841
  • ISBN-13: 978-1581343847
  • Product Dimensions: 5.5 x 0.7 x 8.5 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 10.4 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
  • Average Customer Review: 4.1 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (26 customer reviews)
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5.0 out of 5 starsRevisiting the Vision
By John Seel on May 11, 2003
Format: Paperback
Doug Wilson is the father of the Protestant classical Christian school movement. This book is a mature statement of why classical Christian schools are needed and what they stand for. Many have been introduced to the movement through his book Rediscovering the Lost Tools of Learning (Crossway, 1991). This book is a far better starting point. One does not have to agree with Rev. Wilson on all points to appreciate the distinctive vision this book outlines. It is highly recommended and should be read by every teacher, parent, student, and board member associated with classical Christian schools. Once again, we owe Doug Wilson an enormous debt.
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3.0 out of 5 starsGood summary of classical, I just don't agree with the approach
By Brian Villanueva on February 21, 2010
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If you're looking for a good overview of classical Christian education, this is it. However, be forewarned, Wilson's approach explains EVERYTHING in terms if Scripture. I agree that Christians should look to the Bible first to guide their lives. However, not every failure of Western civilization is a sign of the Almighty's displeasure. Wilson wants to see it that way, and manages to hang himself with his own rope more than a few times.

The reason I gave it 3 stars instead of 4:

1) The point of quoting something is to illustrate a completing or supporting opinion (other than your own). Quoting yourself is just crude, and Wilson does it frequently. Can he really not find any other writer as talented as himself?

2) When you quote something, don't bury the citation at the end of the book. I spent half my time flipping back and forth to figure out what he was quoting from. It's annoying, and I believe the reason he did is that at least half the quotes are from his own books (see #1 above.)

3) This is not a homeschooling book, and WIlson is overtly hostile to homeschoolers. Most of the book relates to how to build and run a classical Christian academy.

Despite these shortcomings, the book served its purpose for me. I was truly torn about whether to start homeschooling on a classical model. Having now read both Well-Trained Mind and this book, I have concluded that this methodology is wrong for my kids.

If only to remove an approach from consideration for my family, it was a worthwhile read.Read more ›
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3.0 out of 5 starsNot for the homeschooler interested in classical training
By pattycov on March 21, 2011
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I purchased the Kindle edition after seeing it quoted in The Core, by Leigh Bortins.

I was interested in his title because all the books I have been reading on classical training, something is missing in the biblical approach to different subjects. I thought Mr. Wilson had another angle for a Christian homeschooler. In that, I was disappointed. He is definitely not writing for the homeschooler.

I am very pro-homeschool and felt somewhat insulted by his claims regarding the pitfalls of parents teaching their children. I realize he made a strong effort to not do that, but I still came away from it believing that this book had little to offer me, personally.

I wholeheartedly agree with the reviewer that Mr. Wilson quotes himself from his other publications alot! This disturbed me a bit, since he is truly not the author of classical education.
Obviously, I should've read the reviews on this book prior to purchase.
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2.0 out of 5 starsNot Really Good.
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I came to this book hoping to understand why classical higher education is better than all other forms of christian higher ed. I was disappointed because it really only addresses elementary and high school ed, and it frames the whole debate as if the options are (a) rank secular public government education and (b) classical christian ed, which in comparison, is so much better. But that's kind of silly; I don't know many people, much less Christians, who would disagree with how bad public school education is. Comparing public ed to almost any form of private education is a fairly easy argument to make! I really just didn't see any kind of compelling argument that would want me to send my kids to New Saint Andrew over Wheaton, Azuza, Dordt, Trinity Christian, and others. I also didn't see how the principles of classical ed carry over into the high-ed sphere, since many of them are specific to younger ages and more formative years.

I also found Wilson's "canon" of books somewhat arbitrary, and that's important since that's the books are the whole basis for the system. Is it such a clear choice that he should include The Oresteia, Oedipus Rex, The Temple, The Adventures of Huckleberry Fin, and *exclude* Bondage of the Will by Luther, Meditations on First Philosophy by Descartes, Voyage by Darwin, or the works of Frieden and Marx? I don't think it's so obvious. What is "classic" for one person is not to another, and this is not acknowledged at all, even as a possibility that could drastically affect higher education curricular development, in this book.Read more ›
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5.0 out of 5 starsA Must-Read for Teachers, Pastors, and Parents

Douglas Wilson's The Case for Classical Christian Education is one of the best available books on Christian education. Read more

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Point: Education is moral at its foundation, which explains why our current system is failing, and where we have to start to change that. Read more

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Would recommend to any parent. A good discussion and interaction with homeschooling.

Docked one star for an unconvincing discussion of Latin, though as someone who never... Read more

Published 17 months ago by Tyler Smart
5.0 out of 5 starsWonderful, but primarily theoretical

This is a fantastic overview of the reasons for pursuing classical Christian education. Actually, Wilson helped me to understand things about Christian life overall that I hadn't... Read more

Published 18 months ago by Jacob D Gerber
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There was much in this book I liked. Wilson makes a great case against government education, which he demonstrates is both failing our kids and indoctrinating them in things that... Read more

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