Omnibus III & VI covers modern (1563 to present) times with logic and rhetoric emphasis respectively. Omnibus IV - V covers similar time periods but with emphasis on the rhetoric stage. Omnibus I (Biblical and Classical Civilizations) and Omnibus II (Church Fathers Through the Reformation) are 7th and 8th grade texts with emphasis on the logic stage. It was written from a distinctly Protestant viewpoint that is best summarized by the Westminster Confession of Faith.
While you might associate the term with the list compiled and edited by Mortimer Adler, the publishers and editors of the Omnibus have established their own list that overlaps with The Omnibus curriculum desires to enable the student to unlock the treasure chest of ideas contained in the Great Books – those which have guided and informed thinking people of westernĬivilization. Omnibus is Latin for “all encompassing everything.” The publishers couldn’t have picked a better title for this project that has as its goal a six-year theology, history, and literature curriculum that will literally “talk about everything” - all the important ideas from all the ages will be put on the table to explore. It is the matter of this sacrifice that will change the soul and the life of Orual forever.įrom the captivating introductory question “Why study this stuff?” to the glorious full-color artwork representations to the sheer comprehensiveness of the coverage, these books are enthralling. The Priest of Ungit declares that in order for the citizens of Glome to be prevented from starving, there must be a sacrifice.
Psyche makes the God Ungit jealous therefore, as punishment, there has been little yield in the way of crops. While Psyche is beautiful, Orual is extremely homely. It does not take long before the citizens of Glome begin to refer to her as a goddess. As Orual's family has partial blood of the Gods, Psyche too has been touched. Soon after the arrival of Fox, the King married and brought into the world the most beautiful child, "Istra," which translates to Psyche. Fox became her only true comfort, and Orual affectionately began to call him "Grandfather." Fox taught her to think in the ways of the Greeks, how to regard the Gods and everything else that has happened in her life.
However, her life changed dramatically with the introduction of Fox, one of her father's slaves, into her life.
When Orual was a little girl, the only company she had to keep was her irritating sister, Redival, and her father, the tempestuous King. Lewis brings us a novel of Orual, The Queen of Glome.
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