*Required; D4004/5004; Fall 2016. Speaking for the growing community of Latina feminist theologians; the editors of this volume write; "With the emergence and growth of the feminist theologies of liberation; we no longer wait for others to define or validate our experience of life and faith.... We want to express in our own words our plural ways of experiencing God and our plural ways of living our faith. And these ways have a liberative tone."With twelve original essays by emerging and established Latina feminist theologians; this first-of-its-kind volume adds the perspectives; realities; struggles; and spiritualities of U.S. Latinas to the larger feminist theological discourse. The editors have gathered writings from both Roman Catholics and Protestants and from various Latino/a communities. The writers address a wide array of theological concerns: popular religion; denominational presence and attraction; methodology; lived experience; analysis of nationhood; and interpretations of life lived on a border that is not only geographic but also racial; gendered; linguistic; and religious.
#4326543 in Books 2004-08-19Original language:EnglishPDF # 1 .49 x 7.40 x 10.04l; #File Name: 027598444396 pages
Review
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful. The Shock of Combat...By HMS WarspiteIn March 1862; Union General Ulysses Grant; having penetrated deep into the Confederate state of Tennessee through his campaign against Forts Henry and Donelson; paused his army at Pittsburg Landing on the Tennessee River to consolidate his forces and provide training for his nearly raw troops. The Confederacy; alarmed at his progress; drew forces together under General Albert Sidney Johnston to restore the military balance in Tennessee. On 06 April; 1862; Johnston's army surprised Grant's forces at Pittsburg Landing; triggering the savage and bloody two-day Battle of Shiloh."Shiloh 1862" has the standard Osprey Campaign format; with an introduction; a review of the opposing commanders; their forces; and plans; and a concise narrative of the battle. There is an excellent selection of period photographs and illustrations; and some nice maps and graphics that break down the sequence of the fighting. Author James Arnold's account brings out the tenacity of the soldiers on both sides who; despite a lack of training and experience; put up one hell of fight in what turned out to be a bloody brawl. Arnold's analysis shows the battle could have gone either way; victory went to the side that refused to admit defeat."Shiloh 1862" is highly recommended to the general reader with an interest in the battle. The book may interest students of the Civil War as an example of how a number of generals who would become prominent leaders still had to learn their business through painful experience.2 of 2 people found the following review helpful. Shiloh 1862: The Death of Innocence (Osprey)By Adrian C. SimsShiloh 1862 The Death of Innocence by James R. ArnoldIllustrated by Alan Perry. (Osprey Series)I have been a student of the Battle of Shiloh for several years. Most serious students of the American Civil War who have read the Osprey series of books will know that these (Osprey) are introductory books to the battles. From a textual point; this book it is great for beginners and gives a good overview of the battle. This does not mean it should not to be read by the devoted amateur historian. What this book lacks in battle detail; it more than makes up for with period photography not often found in other books. It also uses period illustrations to good effect. The modern illustrations by Alan Perry are very good and will help those new to the war and those who have studied it for many years enjoy the reading. The best points of this book are the excellent maps showing troop placements and movements in both overhead and perspective views. The perspective views give a good feel of the topography and lay of the land in an almost 3D image. Additionally; the maps show the progress of battle throughout the day. Although it can be found in most books on Shiloh; this one also has a very good Order of Battle of each of the armies that were present making it a good quick reference guide. If you want battle details to the regimental level this book may not be your choice; but it still has its merits. If you are a serious student of the Battle of Shiloh and detail is what you need; I recommend O. Edward Cunningham's dissertation; "Shiloh and the Western Campaign of 1862"; Wiley Sword's "Shiloh: Bloody April" and Larry J. Daniel's "Shiloh". For those new to Shiloh wanting to learn of the events that took place 150 years ago; and to the old veteran student; this will be a good addition to your library.1 of 1 people found the following review helpful. Great book!By WaterlooA great; high level book on the Battle of Shiloh. Excellent info on the leaders; armies and ebb and flow of the battle. A nice touch was the inclusion of the sections: The battlefield today; and Wargaming the battle. Highly recommended! CR
