Joshua Chamberlain is arguably the most well-known figure in Maine history and this highly accessible biography provides a brief look at his life. Covering his early years to his time as a student at Bowdoin; the primary emphasis in on Chamberlain's military career and his heroic actions during the Civil War; for which he was awarded the Medal of Honor. After the war he served as governor of Maine and as president of his alma mater before his death in 1914. Filled with photos; maps; and illustrations; this concise history of a Maine icon is ideal for anyone with even just a passing interest in Maine or the Civil War.
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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful. Fitch's 4 theses nailed into the cloudBy Joseph W. HolbrookThis is the book I wanted to write; but I could never have done it justice in the way that Fitch did. He put it all together for me in a way that made sense. I have been observing 'anomalies' (to use Thomas Kuhn's term) in Evangelicalism for years; but I was not sure why. These anomalies are the discrepancies between what Jesus taught and what Evangelicals practice (love your enemies vs. Kill terrorists for example).The chapter showing how the "Christian Nation" paradigm (another of Kuhn's terms) becomes a "master-signifier" or abstacted symbol to rally Evangelicals around a conservative political ideology continues to be especially helpful for me. This book will be a significat marker for change in the years to come.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Too difficultBy AndrewvanI think this book mostly went over my head ? However; I was able to take some truths and preach a sermon. Great synopsis of Brian Mclaren.13 of 13 people found the following review helpful. Hope for a New Faithfulness for MissionBy Brian HoughtalingAs Dr. Fitch warns in his blog; "there's some intense political theory in this book alongside some intense theology." While I lack formal education in both political theory and theology; I still found this book to be both accessible and full of hope.It's accessible because Fitch provides a comprehensive overview of the methods he uses to understand the `fact' of experience (political theory) of Evangelical theology. He covers a lot of ground as he helps the reader understand and apply Slavoj Zizek's social critical framework. After a couple of sessions of reading and rereading; I was prepared to use Zizek's framework to explore Evangelicalism.Fitch goes on to systematically investigate three central Evangelical theological commitments: "the inerrant Bible;" "the decision for Christ;" and "the Christian Nation." He clearly shows how these commitments have lead to the establishment of an ideology that tends to be against much more than it is for.The good news is that he doesn't finish with a mere critique. I found hope as Fitch goes on to truly discern a new faithfulness for mission. Faithfulness focused on the formation of God's people; socially; into the Body of Christ; "the very extension of "the Sent One'" participating in the missio Dei - the restoration of all things.On several occasions; I have struggled to understand the opinions of some of my Evangelical friends and colleagues. Having a desire to live together in unity (Psalm 133: 1-3); I have sometimes remained silent especially when confronted with strongly held group opinions. Fitch's book has given me a way to both understand where these opinions come from and a renewed hope for change. A hope that is based on faith in a loving God; a hope that claims that redemption; not suffering; is the final word.
