the pov - I enjoyed the different pov's, the deeper look into each character's thoughts and feelings. Therefore, the job of the historian is to separate fact from fiction and to tell the whole story no matter where it leads. Another source Roberts Liardon relies on is Gordon Lindsay, of the books listed are pretty much just more of John G Lakes in his own words. For example, “The Astounding Diary of John G Lake.” And a diary after all is nothing more than another source of yet even more autobiographical material. Nothing wrong with that per se as diaries are considered primary source material and can be excellent sources.

The Union Generals are all incompetent with no thought given as to why at crucial moments McClennan and Burnside acted with such caution. By contrast all the Confederate leaders are lantern jawed men of dash and vigour, with a clear view of a battle and sustained by their faith in God.

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But we do know through human nature such writings can be rather self-serving. A good historian knows how to separate the wheat from the chaff and present a balanced view. Sometimes more can be gleaned from what a person doesn't say as opposed to what he does say. Silence can be indeed deafening. And a discerning historian knows how to point that out. a b c d Wertz, Jay (December 27, 2011). "Ron Maxwell Interview - 'Gods and Generals' Extended Directors Cut". Historynet. Weider Media Group . Retrieved October 29, 2012. Robert Duvall claimed that he is related to Robert E. Lee on his mother's side of the family ( Interview on CNN, February 15, 2003).

Do you recall that old Sunday School song ‘I’m in the Lord’s Army’? Many will still remember the words they sang as a child though they are now adults! “I may never march in the infantry, ride in the cavalry, shoot the artillery, I may never fly o’er the enemy, but I’m in the Lord’s army!” As kids, we sang these words loudly, along with all the actions, eager to be on the Lord’s side. Every child has a God-given dream to achieve greatness and what could be better than being a general in the army of God? Altogether, I did enjoy reading this. If I had my own copy, I would mark out the language, though. As for the inaccuracies, I don't think they were big enough to be a major problem. The reader should just remember that it is a fiction book after all. I love how Jeff Shaara writes. It takes some getting used to, yes, but once you get used to it...Brilliant! Outstanding!!!!!! I especially love how he focuses on the army, barely touches the political side of the war-and when the political side is touched, it's mostly negative. A weakness I'd say has nothing to do with the author. I couldn't find many things as he was unbiased throughout. But it was interesting as most of the revivalists all had something to say against each other. Looking at Dowie towards Sister Etter was quite disturbing but also really interesting.

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Fads and Follies in Public Schools -- March 2003 Phyllis Schlafly Report". eagleforum.org . Retrieved February 3, 2021. First, just look at his footnotes, according to my way of thinking he shows no real research. He uses only a handful of sources. When looking at the footnotes for each chapter the author seems to only use fawning works or resources that propagate the myths, he wishes to promote for each of the subjects. From age sixteen, he has utilized every platform to preach the gospel of Jesus Christ, bring maturity to the church, and encourage those in ministry. He has produced radio, television, and Internet programs, and has also authored more than eighty books, which have been translated into over sixty languages and to date have sold 16.5 million copies.

This is an unusual statement from a Charismatic preacher. They typically use John 14:12 as their promise verse to perform greater works than Christ. John 14:12 says, "“Truly, truly, I say to you, whoever believes in me will also do the works that I do; and greater works than these will he do, because I am going to the Father."” Of course, Charismatics err in thinking this means miracles – instead it most likely refers to preaching the Gospel more and further than Christ ever did. This statement, then, is not bad or heretical in itself. But let’s get to the main point that Allen is purporting – that God spoke to him personally. Hebrews 1:1-2 says, "Long ago, at many times and in many ways, God spoke to our fathers by the prophets, but in these last days he has spoken to us by his Son, whom he appointed the heir of all things, through whom also he created the world." Does God still speak to men – to His prophets? Hebrews would say otherwise. God has spoken to us and STILL speaks to us through His Son and through His Word! If the words of the prophets are God’s words then they hold as much weight as Scripture and should be taken with that level of authority and gravity. But, as we shall see, they are not and the words of most prophets actually conflict with the actual Word of God! William Branham is one of the most intriguing people in the book. It is the strange lights, the angel beside him, the paranormal picture, the vibrating hand. The supernatural surrounded this guy; and yet he wanted to teach. He felt, looking around him, there was not enough substance. Tragic. I believe had he gone about being taught in a proper way, God would have given him his heart's desire - to be a teacher. Unfortunately, in this area Branham was an idiot, from the Greek "idiote" —full of his own foolish thoughts. The picture with the anomaly over Branham's head is chilling. I would like to collect more on the life and ministry of Branham. To be clear I am not criticizing Liardon for using the diary, the sermons or any other autobiographical material mentioned above. As I said earlier you couldn’t, wouldn’t or shouldn’t endeavor to write a biography without reviewing all known communications of the subject being discussed.And now my specific objections to the chapter concerning John G Lake. Again, look at the footnotes. According to the notations he relies heavily on John G Lake especially Lake’s book “Adventures in God” what is wrong with that you may ask. Nothing per se as that would be considered primary source material. But read on to my conclusion below. Named after the famous healing evangelist, Oral Roberts, Roberts has a heart for revival and is internationally known as an author, public speaker, spiritual leader, church historian, and humanitarian. He is the pastor of Embassy International Church, a gifted speaker who has ministered in over 125 countries and his books have sold over 15 million copies. God’s Generals on GOD TV

Oh, it is a competently made film. Civil War buffs may love it. Every group of fighting men is identified by subtitles, to such a degree that I wondered, fleetingly, if they were being played by Civil War Re-enactment hobbyists who would want to nudge their friends when their group appeared on the screen. Much is made of the film's total and obsessive historical accuracy; the costumes, flags, battle plans and ordnance are all doubtless flawless, although there could have been no Sgt. " Buster" Kilrain in the 20th Maine, for the unavoidable reason that "Buster" was never used as a name until Buster Keaton used it. Chamberlain stared at Ames, heard the bitterness, something new, looked at his hand again, the handkerchief. "No, sir. No mud here." Chamberlain walked toward them, stepped down off the surface of the road, and his feet slid suddenly away, slipped sideways into the depression that ran beside the road. He caught himself, one hand landing hard in the wetness, and Ames saw him. The other man said something, laughing, then rode away. (...) Chamberlain looked at Ames, said, "Just a clumsy fall, Colonel. These roads are a bit of a mess." In today’s context then, God’s Generals are those who achieved greatness for God’s Kingdom as apostles, prophets, evangelists, pastors or leaders. “And He Himself gave some to be apostles, some prophets, some evangelists, and some pastors and teachers, for the equipping of the saints for the work of ministry, for the edifying of the body of Christ, till we all come to the unity of the faith and of the knowledge of the Son of God…” (Ephesians 4:11-13)Gods and Generals: Extended Director's Cut Blu-ray Review | High Def Digest". bluray.highdefdigest.com . Retrieved November 19, 2020. Wilmington, Michael (February 21, 2003). "Epic 'Gods and Generals' tilts genteelly to the South". Chicago Tribune . Retrieved February 2, 2021. I'm especially inspired by Charles Finney's story. He started reading the Bible while he was studying law as he noticed that many writers quoted the Bible as an authority for principles of common law. This led him to start attending church and prayer meetings, during which he was convicted of his state as a sinner in need of salvation. However, he was very troubled by how people prayed but never seemed to receive answers. But he was in such anguish about his soul that he cried out to God. And God answered, filling with him so much love and peace that drove out all doubt, and baptised him in the Holy Spirit - he described it as "waves and waves of liquid love" and being filled from head to toe. Such an amazing and powerful conversion! Liardron then goes on to repeat the myth that Lake told the doctor to take foam from the lungs of a plague victim and place it on Lake’s hand. Then he (Lake) directed the doctor to look at the “germs” on Lake’s hand using a microscope. And per Lake to the doctor’s astonishment the “germs” died. What Liardon does is like having somebody on trial for a serious crime. And when the defendant gets on the witness stand, he is allowed to tell his side of the story. And whatever witness are called are friends of the defendant and merely parrot what the defendant said. But then no other witnesses are called and no other evidence is submitted. Nor is there any cross-examination of the defendant or the witnesses. And after hearing only the defendant’s side of the story the judge pronounces the defendant not guilty.