Audio Book - Mystery of History Vol 2
Relax as you listen to the stories of the early church, learn about the spread of Islam, the chivalry of knights and damsels, the poetry of Dante and much more!

Since the 2004 publication of The Mystery of History, Volume II, students of all ages have enjoyed the fascinating time period of the Early Church and the Middle Ages, from the conversion of Paul (about A.D. 31) to the invention of the printing press (1456).

The Mystery of History series has long been a favorite among Timberdoodle customers. Classic, chronological, and complete, it is full of interesting historical accounts; attention-grabbing, multi-age activities; supplementary book and video lists; and useful timeline suggestions. Now this fabulous program is even easier to use thanks to this twelve-CD audio set.

Through the personal narration of the author, Linda Hobar, you and your children can relax and listen to the text of volumes I and II. If you have the Mystery of History text in hand, you can read along with the author as she personally narrates the stories. Without the text, you can relax and listen as Linda speaks directly to you and your family.

Delightfully mixed background music adds excitement and drama to these significant history lessons.

Audio CDs free mom up to drive, knit, or just cuddle while the entire family unravels the mysteries of the ancient world. Please note that this audio set contains the story lessons only.

In co-op or Sunday school, in the car or at bedtime - there are endless ways for all ages to benefit from this listening library of world history.

(This audio set contains story lessons only and does not include pretests, activities, quizzes, exercises or similar items.)

Total listening time: 13 hours, 58 minutes

Another outstanding component of Timberdoodle's Eighth Grade Core Curriculum!

Author's Review:

The Mystery of History Volume II (AD 30 - 1456) picks up where the story of Volume I leaves off  - at the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ.  In the first lesson I address Acts 1:8 with the promise of the Father to send the Holy Spirit.  It is called the Day of Pentecost.  From there, the history of the Early Church really begins.  It is not an easy history to digest.  It was amid trials, persecution, and martyrdom that the magnificent story of Jesus Christ spread.

In Volume II, I expand on the fall of the Roman Empire and the Dark Ages that followed.  This text delves into the chivalry of knights and damsels, kings and queens, and the peasants who faithfully served them.  Students visit Vikings and villains; castles and crusades; and the poetry of Dante and Chaucer.

Beyond Europe, this volume examines the life of Mohammed and the spread of Islam along with the rise and fall of dynasties in Japan and China.   In Africa, Volume II looks at the Coptic (Egyptian) Church and Great Zimbabwe in the south.  Students and I unveil the rituals of the Aztecs and the gold of the Incas in Peru.  And in two distant corners of the earth, at nearly the same time, the peoples of New Zealand and Greenland emerge into our view of world history.

All along the way, Volume II of The Mystery of History pauses to hear the voice of God as He speaks through missionaries like Columba, St. Patrick, and Cyril.  We see the struggles within the church as it grows, expands, and threatens the authority of emperors and kings.  I ended this volume with with the tragic death of Joan of Arc, the fall of Constantinople, and the invention of the printing press which spreads the Word of God across Europe.    

You won't find these significant and amazing stories packaged together just anywhere.   I've done the research for you so that you and your students are free to absorb this history and explore the untold mysteries in between.