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Title: Light and the Glory by Peter Marshall, David Manuel ISBN: 0-8007-5054-3 Publisher: Fleming H Revell Co Pub. Date: November, 1980 Format: Paperback Volumes: 1 List Price(USD): $16.99 |
Average Customer Rating: 3.88 (24 reviews)
Rating: 3
Summary: Parents, look before you leap. . .
Comment: "The Light and the Glory" is a beautifully written, well-researched book -- which I cannot recommend, especially as a primary homeschooling text, without serious caveats.
The positives: The authors, Peter Marshall and David Manuel have done enormous research. They have demonstrated that what is taught in the typical history book doesn't necessarily tell the entire story (witness the section on Anne Hutchinson). They have acknowledged the role of faith, and religion have played in our nation's early history. They have the gift of making characters "come alive" in a way that would interest a student -- even one who didn't care much for history.
HOWEVER: The authors have a fixed thesis firmly in mind and head toward that thesis without swerving -- and that thesis is one with which even most persons of faith would struggle. The thesis? A staunch Calvinist view of the role of America in the mind of God. As a believer -- who is adamantly NOT a Calvinist -- I cannot accept the particular (and peculiar) methods of exegesis which somehow create America as the new "Promised Land". Neither can most other Christians.
I fear that in their struggle to demonstrate their thesis, certain elements are glossed over; certain facts are whitewashed, etc. While it could certainly be argued that Calvinism played a major role in the establishment of the Colonies and in early America, it can also be argued that such did not have the salutory benefits which the authors suggest are there.
My advice to homeschooling parents, especially those who are not Calvinists, is to use this book with care, as a secondary source -- or not at all. The presentation given is far too biased to be reliable.
A very cautious three stars.
Rating: 4
Summary: "The Light & the Glory" as touching upon American Indians
Comment: (I'm an American Indian descendand as well as a Christian).
I for the most part agree with
Reviewer: Gospeland from Carbondale IL.
Let's see, I haven't read this book from 'cover to cover' as yet ... But what I have read of it ... it seems like a good read!!
True there is a difference between religon and Christianity which many reviews seem to notice in reviewing this book, but as yet to come up with what is that difference... many seem to have divided ideals in differences not spelt out ... and who can always rightly say whether another was a Christian or not? Particularly, with the case of Christopher Columbus ... was it merely, he and/or his men that went amuck from having a Christian agenda to begin with?
The book certainly has it's perspectives ... that's what books do ... they reflect the authors views in the crucible of what history sometimes unfortunately has turned out to be in many respects! As, to how many American Indians (indigenous peoples) were killed in the genocide ... I have heard other figures differ from what Marshall & Manuel's book, "The Light and the Glory" quote (their figures on the low side)?
Also, the long held historic idea about American Indians giving Europeans a -deadly- form of syphilis (as also noted in this book pg. 58) has in recent research been proven to be just the opposite as revealed in the TV documentary sersis "Secrets of the Dead," as well as in other resources now. (This documentary had a problem however ... they didn't appear to be showing American Indian people in their TV drama).
Not altogether -touched upon- in detail in this book... that I can not find specifically referenced, is the Isaiah 40:2-22 verses that says that the earth is round (i.e. a circle) along with other similar verses found in that book which Columbus wrote (as referenced) on page 17, (possibly else where?). What is however quoted there from his book ... shows that Columbus believed the earth was round based on Isaiah passages and wanted to share the gospel ... and headed off to get to India (with this at least one of his purposes).
He however didn't find India this we know! And, yet returned twice more there. He as such, certainly came to know this wasn't India as this book & history shows! So, then for us to believe he was calling them "Indois" (Indians) seems far fetched (why continue to call someone/people something you know they are not)? As he had not reached India (Chiambra) pg 62 as he had first thought!
A theory -not mentioned- in Marshall and Manuel's book is that the name of American "Indians" rather came from two Spanish words En Dios, "in with God," as found in Columbus writing, "gente que vive en dios" meaning (people who live with God). This theory seems to merit some creditbity considering the above as I have related.
Remember there is nothing perfect in life, maybe that is why so many reviewers seem to give all the books they review bad reviews?
If for no other reason, I believe you should consider this book "THE LIGHT AND THE GLORY" it is well written, captivating, and is a 'Good Reference Source' as well I found it stimulating and 'FOOD FOR THOUGHT'!!!!
If you LIKE HISTORY, I think you will LIKE THIS BOOK TOO!!
Everyone has different views when it comes to Religion & Faith so that might be a deciding decision for some?
(Note: If you know you are oppose to religion or 'faith' in general - then you probably will not want to add this book to your library collection. Okay).
Rating: 1
Summary: The Grand Delusion
Comment: A true example of misapplied scholarship: granted, the authors have done tremendous research and gone great lengths to make their work interesting and relevant.
But their writing betrays an incredible bias, not only religious but cultural. They fall into the same trap that has ensnared so much of modern, evangelical "Academia": in promulgating their agenda they present information from only one viewpoint. In doing this they overlook many practical explanations for things. For example, the European genocide of the indigenous peoples was accomplished by the proximate factors of superior weaponry, horses, and disease. Other factors like writing and ocean-going ships and draft-based agriculture also played a role. Yet the authors have the audacity to credit the settlement by the "Pilgrims" to the providence of God, an unverifiable opinion about a well-documented chapter of history. This is but one of many unprecedented conclusions that departs from the realm of fact to fancy; indeed, many of their hypotheses are presented from the perspective of God. To claim to know the mind of God is (from the perspective of conservative, evangelical Christians, anyway), a presupposition of arrogance.
The Light and the Glory claims to illustrate a more enlightened perspective than "revisionist" history books, but its biased approach condemns it as emotionalist hype.
A soundly-deserved one star.
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Title: From Sea to Shining Sea by Peter Marshall, David Manuel ISBN: 0800753089 Publisher: Fleming H Revell Co Pub. Date: September, 1989 List Price(USD): $16.99 |
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Title: Sounding Forth the Trumpet by Peter Marshall, David Manual, David Manuel ISBN: 0800757033 Publisher: Fleming H Revell Co Pub. Date: August, 1999 List Price(USD): $16.99 |
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Title: The Light and the Glory for Children: Discovering God's Plan for America from Christopher Columbus to George Washington by Peter Marshall, David Manuel, Anna Wilson-Fishel, Anna Wilson Fishel ISBN: 0800754484 Publisher: Fleming H Revell Co Pub. Date: August, 1992 List Price(USD): $11.99 |
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Title: From Sea to Shining Sea for Children: Discovering God's Plan for America in Her Half-Century of Independence 1787-1837 by Peter Marshall, David Manuel, Anna Wilson Fishel ISBN: 0800754840 Publisher: Fleming H Revell Co Pub. Date: September, 1993 List Price(USD): $11.99 |
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Title: America's Providential History by Mark A. Beliles, Stephen K. McDowell ISBN: 1887456007 Publisher: Providence Foundation Pub. Date: 01 December, 1989 List Price(USD): $16.95 |
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