I am pleased to announce the launch of the Jamestown Quad Blog, a publication dedicated to celebrating the providences of God associated with the 400th birthday of America, and to reflections and updates relating to the present war on American history. The blog is designed to equip parents and students, not only with historical commentary and analysis of controversies associated with the founding of America, but with primary resources and quotes which will fuel discussion and assist research.

Start by getting caught up on February, our first month of postings. You can read the statements in the Jamestown Charter invoking the Great Commission as the basis for exploration and settlement; Booker T. Washington’s perspective on Christianity and the legacy of Jamestown for black America; presidential orations at past Jamestown celebrations expressing thankfulness to God for providential direction of our Jamestown forefathers; a letter from Captain John Smith requesting that Pocahontas, the “first Christian,” receive special honor from the Queen as the defender of the colony; and more.

As the 400th anniversary of our nation’s founding, 2007 is the year for home educators, students, pastors, and parents to renew their study of history, and to learn to apply a distinctively biblical grid of historiography. In the Phillips household, we are treating the year as a twelve month unit study on the providential origins of our nation, and seeking wisdom and insights to the lessons of history which are most applicable for helping our children chart a course of victory for the future. The blog is updated two to three times a week.