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Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2014
Pages: 18
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Confusion at the Tower
Li, Loretta F.
Journal of Research on Christian Education, v23 n1 p108-125 2014
This study will explore the omission of the Tower of Babel narrative from middle and secondary school world history, world studies, and world geography textbooks and will consider what might be learned from inclusion of the story in the curriculum. A total of 17 textbooks are analyzed. The Tower of Babel narrative is examined within the context of the "Book of Genesis", and "The Epic of Gilgamesh".
Descriptors: Middle Schools, High Schools, World History, History Instruction, Social Studies, Geography, Textbooks, Biblical Literature, Textbook Content, Religion
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Information Analyses
Education Level: Middle Schools; High Schools; Secondary Education
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Language: English
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Identifiers - Location: Indiana
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