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A review by jceastvold
The Light and the Glory: Did God Have a Plan for America? by Peter J. Marshall
1.0
An enjoyable read and a compelling story. It's too bad the authors proceed with such little concern for historical accuracy, reprinting any anecdote (however unsubstantiated) that supports their interpretation and failing to deal with evidence that conflicts with it.
Yes, many of America's founders were devout Christians. Yes, the United States government was constructed in a civilizational context deeply influenced by Christianity. But Marshall and Manuel carry their argument to baseless, inaccurate, and (quite frankly) dangerous lengths.
It's worth reading this book just because of its cultural and political impact on a generation (and a half) of Christian homeschoolers. It's well-written and gripping. But it would be irresponsible to take it uncritically as historical fact.
Yes, many of America's founders were devout Christians. Yes, the United States government was constructed in a civilizational context deeply influenced by Christianity. But Marshall and Manuel carry their argument to baseless, inaccurate, and (quite frankly) dangerous lengths.
It's worth reading this book just because of its cultural and political impact on a generation (and a half) of Christian homeschoolers. It's well-written and gripping. But it would be irresponsible to take it uncritically as historical fact.