Excellent Study

Posted by Melinda DeRieux on 20th Mar 2014

I cannot say enough about this book. Although the book is dauntingly thick, and in some instances requires a strong constitution, (there is no holding back in the horror and sufferings perpetuated against innocents), my high school age children have completed the reading and workbook. The workbook adds a dimension for ease of understanding the "players" and their roles and perceptions of liberty. I believe it is absolutely necessary to complete the workbook too because of the volume of information in the reading. Doing so allowed my children a deeper understanding of the age and they have felt that it changed their lives; they see how both the word of God and Gods messengers were stifled, snuffed out, burned, hunted, and even chained to the pulpit for fear of the very words of God going forth to the average poor peasant throughout the renaissance and reformation era. The truth and history of the church's role and its attempts to cover-up the gospel are astounding and should be part of every history lesson. I have been told by some home schooling moms they will not read it because they find it offensive to the catholic church. But, history is history and denying the truth in essence is perpetuating the very cover-up that pervaded in ages past. I would encourage prayer for boldness and a desire for truth if there is a chance for offense.
By providence, my son traveled to France for an inner city missions trip shortly after finishing the Story of Liberty. The first night his group was informed that in order to minister to the people of France they would need an overview of the history of the gospel in that region. To my son's complete astonishment, the story of liberty was delivered to them just as Charles Carleton Coffin had written it. The power and revelations gained in that providential moment of his life moved him deeply. He believes everyone should take the time to read The Story of Liberty.