The Light and the Glory
by Peter Marshall, David Manuel

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Book Review: "The Light & the Glory" as touching upon American Indians
Summary: 4 Stars

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).

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• History > Americas > United States > 19th Century
• Colonial Period
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