The 15th Indiana Infantry Regiment was in the forefront of two of the most decisive battles in the Western Theater of the Civil War. In the Battle of Stones River; the 15th played a crucial role in reversing the tide of the battle; which was almost a total disaster for the Union forces. At the battle of Chattanooga; the 15th claimed to be the first regiment to plant a flag on the summit of Missionary Ridge during the famous charge up the slope. At both of these battles; the 15th paid a tragic price in dead and wounded. However; these battles were key to defeating the Rebels in the west. The book starts out with recruitment in Lafayette; Indiana; and follows the regiment's campaign in western Virginia; then to Kentucky and the march to Shiloh where they participated in the second day of the battle at Shiloh. From Shiloh; they took part in the occupation of Corinth and the invasion of northern Mississippi
#171335 in Books Hamilton Adam 2012-07-01 2012-07-01Original language:EnglishPDF # 1 8.40 x .60 x 5.50l; .70 #File Name: 1426766629242 pagesSeeing Gray in a World of Black and White Thoughts on Religion Morality and Politics
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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful. Timely topics for the current presidential election cycleBy Hi50PilotThe book was written and published in 2008; during the first Obama/McCain presidential campaign. It's a striking reality 8 years later; the same issues are the hotly debated and highly polarizing political campaign topics. Adam Hamilton's perspectives are insightful and challenging for all American regardless of their religious affiliation; or lack there of. It should be required reading for every politician; at every level. The focus of the book; looking for the "radical center;" finding the gray area of consensus on black and white issues; will enlighten; frustrate; challenge; sadden; anger; and inspire you. Reading and discussing the material in a group setting is highly stimulating.20 of 20 people found the following review helpful. A must read for every generationBy Life HealerI am in the process of reading this book for small group at my church. I have to say it is one of the most insightful books I have seen regarding dealing with issues that confront us in today's world. Our society tends to see things as being black or white; one extreem or the other; you are liberal or conservative. Adam Hamilton suggests a different way of dealing with the issues. It is ok not to be one extreem or the other; but to be somewhere in the middle. As a matter of fact; that might be preferable to the extreems; and enable a ground on which to have productive conversations and perhaps even achieve resolutions to problems.In the book Adam addresses some very controversial issues including evolution; abortion; homosexuality; heaven and hell; and even whether non-Christians will be in heaven. He even addresses politics.This is probably not a book for those who are determined to be at the poles of an issue. It is not just a book for Christians; although I consider it a must read for those who wish to see an end to the senseless bickering between liberal and conservative Christians that leads non-Christians to avoid us and the faith. It is a book for any individual who wishes to promote productive discussion on issues that face our world today. I am buying several copies to give as gifts this Christmas.2 of 2 people found the following review helpful. A good book that eschews certainty for the uncertainty and complexity of so many issuesBy Bearded_OneI went to an ultra-conservative evangelical "non-denominational" seminary several years ago. I had intended to be a pastor. Instead; I dropped out after the first year; a total nervous wreck because I felt I was always on a mission from God and was constantly falling short. Plus; I learned so much in that year about all the gray and uncertainty that surrounds most issues of church doctrine. My rigid faith shattered as a result of that experience. I first read "Seeing Gray in a World of Black and White" in the immediate aftermath of dropping out of seminary. I bought it to attend an adult Sunday school discussion about one of the chapters at a local United Methodist church. Since then I have returned to it more than once to remember Hamilton's thoughts on thinking in the gray. This is a very good book; even for non-religous people. I particularly liked the chapters on the history of the "verbal; plenary inspiration" view of Scripture ; and on the issue of homosexuality in the church. Read this book. It's good.
