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adamrshields's review against another edition
3.0
Short review: I am very uncomfortable with the concept of this book, the theology that drove the authors to write the book and the fact that the church has supported it to make it such a popular books. I would avoid it.
A longer review is on my blog at http://bookwi.se/light-and-glory-initial-impressions/
A longer review is on my blog at http://bookwi.se/light-and-glory-initial-impressions/
librarytech4's review against another edition
4.0
This book is a great comprehensive history of America's christian roots and how Christian principles have formed america into the country it is today.
karenreads1000s's review against another edition
5.0
This is a great book about the role of God and religion in early America.
carina_shephard's review against another edition
5.0
4.5 stars // finished June 2021
This was a good one to finish right before the Fourth of July. Basically talks about the divine role in the foundation of America. It's quite honest about the shortcomings of people we tend to revere, while still emphasizing, God used them in spite of their weaknesses.
My favorite thing about this was the writing style- it's very narrative and descriptive, you can almost see events unfold.
Content: there's several quotes that include the the word "d---n" (one quote is the title of a chapter) and also some of the stories (especially towards the beginning, depicting torture) can be very violent and may disturb more sensitive/younger readers.
This was a good one to finish right before the Fourth of July. Basically talks about the divine role in the foundation of America. It's quite honest about the shortcomings of people we tend to revere, while still emphasizing, God used them in spite of their weaknesses.
My favorite thing about this was the writing style- it's very narrative and descriptive, you can almost see events unfold.
Content: there's several quotes that include the the word "d---n" (one quote is the title of a chapter) and also some of the stories (especially towards the beginning, depicting torture) can be very violent and may disturb more sensitive/younger readers.
jceastvold's review against another edition
1.0
An enjoyable read and a compelling story. It's too bad the authors proceed with such little concern for historical accuracy, reprinting any anecdote (however unsubstantiated) that supports their interpretation and failing to deal with evidence that conflicts with it.
Yes, many of America's founders were devout Christians. Yes, the United States government was constructed in a civilizational context deeply influenced by Christianity. But Marshall and Manuel carry their argument to baseless, inaccurate, and (quite frankly) dangerous lengths.
It's worth reading this book just because of its cultural and political impact on a generation (and a half) of Christian homeschoolers. It's well-written and gripping. But it would be irresponsible to take it uncritically as historical fact.
Yes, many of America's founders were devout Christians. Yes, the United States government was constructed in a civilizational context deeply influenced by Christianity. But Marshall and Manuel carry their argument to baseless, inaccurate, and (quite frankly) dangerous lengths.
It's worth reading this book just because of its cultural and political impact on a generation (and a half) of Christian homeschoolers. It's well-written and gripping. But it would be irresponsible to take it uncritically as historical fact.
lizclev's review against another edition
challenging
hopeful
informative
inspiring
reflective
medium-paced
3.75
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