Have you ever wondered about the history of Christianity? Or explored the lives of heroes who paved the way for us to worship Jesus freely, study His Word from the comfort of our homes, and share the Good News of the Gospel with people around the world? Have you searched for resources to easily teach your children about this important part of our history?
Look no further! Danika Cooley’s new book Why Did the Reformation Happen? dives into this and more! And I am sharing everything you need to know about the book as well as my thoughts after going through it with my own kids.
“Reform, or change, didn’t happen in the Church all at once. It started with a few brave voices–the Reformers.”
Danika Cooley, Why Did the Reformation Happen?
About the Book: Why Did the Reformation Happen?
- The book is 91 pages, broken into 9 chapters and a timeline.
- Each chapter is filled with interesting historical information written in story form and includes several black and white illustrations.
- This book covers topics about the history of the Roman Catholic Church, the history of the Reformation, truths about the Bible, early church heroes, the Good News of the Gospel of Jesus, Calvin’s Institutes of the Christian Religion, and more.
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“God’s Word is our authority—no man can add to or take away from God’s instructions for salvation and godly living.”
– Danika Cooley, Why Did the Reformation Happen?
My Review:
There is so much church history packed into these fun pages! The information is laid out perfectly for your homeschool studies. It is packed with interesting history, fun facts, and tons of action to keep your kids (and you) turning pages! I loved learning about so many heroes of the faith in a succinct way that flows from page to page. It’s perfect for family read alouds or for your middle grade (aged 8-11) student to read on their own. I highly recommend it!
A Child’s Perspective:
My daughter wanted to share her thoughts with you as well, so here is her review:
“I didn’t know so many people had to fight for Christianity. It was really interesting and I loved all the pictures. I liked that the chapters were short and there was more info on things I had already heard about too. I can’t wait to read her other books.”
-Kendra Jo (age 8)
About the Author:
Danika Cooley and her husband, Ed, are committed to leading their children to life for the glory of God. Danika has a passion for equipping parents to teach the Bible and Christian history to their kids. She is the author of Help Your Kids Learn and Love the Bible, When Lightning Struck!: The Story of Martin Luther, Wonderfully Made: God’s Story of Life from Conception to Birth, and the Who, What, Why? Series about the history of our faith. Danika’s three year Bible survey curriculum, Bible Road TripTM, is used by families around the world. Weekly, she encourages tens of thousands of parents to intentionally raise biblically literate children. Danika is a homeschool mother of four with a bachelor of arts degree from the University of Washington. Find her at ThinkingKidsBlog.org.
Learn more and purchase a copy today at WhoWhatWhySeries.com
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*I received a copy of this book from the publisher. All opinions are my own.
Katie is a popular author, speaker, and homeschool mama of two. She’s also a Pinterest drop-out with a messy house and happy kids—most of the time. After spending years helping others improve their lives through counseling and ministry, Katie realized the most fulfilling (and challenging) work she would ever do actually happens within her own home. Her new book Dishing Up Devotions: 36 Faith-Building Activities for Homeschooling Families is now available for preorder, releasing October 26, 2021. Find more resources to grow your faith, strengthen your family, and simplify your homeschool at KatieJTrent.com.
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