Ulysses S. Grant once remarked that the Battle of Shiloh “has been perhapsless understood; or; to state the case more accurately; more persistentlymisunderstood; than any other engagement . . . during the entire rebellion.â€In Rethinking Shiloh; Timothy B. Smith seeks to rectify these persistentmyths and misunderstandings; arguing that some of Shiloh’s story is eithernot fully examined or has been the result of a limited and narrow collectivememory established decades ago. Continuing the work he began in TheUntold Story of Shiloh; Smith delves even further into the story of Shilohand examines in detail how the battle has been treated in historiography andpublic opinion.The nine essays in this collection uncover new details about thebattle; correct some of the myths surrounding it; and reveal new avenues ofexploration. The topics range from a compelling analysis and description ofthe last hours of General Albert Sidney Johnston to the effect of the NewDeal on Shiloh National Military Park and; subsequently; our understandingof the battle. Smith’s careful analyses and research bring attention tothe many relatively unexplored parts of Shiloh such as the terrain; theactual route of Lew Wallace’s march; and post-battle developments thataffect currently held perceptions of thatfamed clash between Union andConfederate armies in West Tennessee.Studying Shiloh should alert readers and historians to the likelihoodof misconceptions in other campaigns and wars—including today’s militaryconflicts. By reevaluating aspects of the Battle of Shiloh often ignored bymilitary historians; Smith’s book makes significant steps toward a morecomplete understanding and appreciation of the Shiloh campaign in all of itsramifications.
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0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Reconciliation Requires Disturbing the False Peace of InjusticeBy Ric HudgensThis book seeks to redeem the word “reconciliation†as a meaningful term for God’s work in the world. In the introduction Desmond Tutu begins by insisting that “reconciliation has to be radical†- like it is in the Bible. Tutu means that reconciliation must go beyond establishing equilibrium; declaring peace when there is no peace.Boesak DeYoung warn against a reconciliation that stops short of full; abundant; and substantive peace. Partial; halfway or rhetorical reconciliation comes in as “political pietism†or “Christian quietismâ€.The book is divided into four sections of two chapters each. Part one reexamines the meaning of reconciliation and begins to redefine terms that have lost much of their significance and power. Part two looks to Jesus as the embodiment of the type of reconciliation that must be reclaimed by the church today. Part three opens up the discussion of what a radical; biblically informed reconciliation would look like in our contemporary churches and institutions. And finally in part four the authors examine the need for radical reconciliation in the broader society.A great book full of stimulating and provocative material. Suitable for any seminary classroom or adult Sunday school class.1 of 1 people found the following review helpful. Liberation TheologyBy robcola57There are some great sections in this book. Especially in regards to radical reconciliation; but the liberation theology foundation DeYoung attempted to lay was weak and called for the reader to buy into some major assumptions. Some of these were to believe that DeYoung can properly know what certain biblical characters are thinking and what their motivations are.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Reconciliation is radical! Thank God!By CustomerGreat book! The ideas discussed in this book make us know reconciliation isn't easy nor is it impossible. It makes us consider the high cost and the alternative if we choose not to pay it!
