In this beautifully illustrated book Jim Forest explains the use of icons in prayer to the uninitiated. Icons are not just "art" but a powerful aid to prayer and contemplation.
#3471376 in Books University of South Carolina Press 1996-10-01Original language:EnglishPDF # 1 9.20 x 1.04 x 6.24l; 1.32 #File Name: 1570031053250 pages
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6 of 8 people found the following review helpful. Reconstruction as seen by the victorsBy O. PflugState of Rebellion focuses on Reconstruction from the point of view of native white Carolinians. Most local studies of Reconstruction during the past fifty or so years have focused on the experiences of former slaves; white northern immigrants; or white supporters of the Republican party. Most of these books also study Reconstruction from the perspective of it being a failure to secure rights for blacks or maintain Republican governments. Zuzcek looks at Reconstruction as being a success for white southern resistance. South Carolina whites faced some of the longest odds by 1867 of any other southern state to return to what they saw as an acceptable governmental and social situation. Nearly 60% of the state's population being former slaves; it would take a strong; cohesive; resistance movement to regain power. It took Carolinians almost ten years; until 1876; for them to be in a position to "redeem" the state. Whites used withering criticism of the Republican Reconstruction regime and intimidated blacks and other Republicans with wide-scale violence in order to undermine their enemies. But it was only with the tepid response of the northern government and public; weary over the years-long struggle with the South; which allowed the Redeemers to finally prevail via the violence-marred elections of 1876. The vast majority of native Carolina whites would not tolerate Republican rule; their undying opposition-a key component to any resistance movement-allowed them to prevail despite their minority position.4 of 6 people found the following review helpful. Excellent!By Gregory N. BallentineI bought this book several years ago; and it quickly became my favorite book on Reconstruction in South Carolina. I have since bought several more copies and gave them to friends who share an interest in the subject. This is the first book I've encountered that focuses on white resistance to Federal authority in a relarively impartial manner; at least one tat was authored by a contemporary. Usually I have to read out-of-print books written by actual eyewitnesses to get a similar perspective. Most books written recently focus on the blacks and their struggles. Of course these works are mostly tarnished by today's politics and do not attempt to explain white motivations snd fears; and usually put all whites in a simple category - evil and violent And blacks are always cast as reasonable and honest; and praying for peace. Even in this text violent; oppressive; and corruption by blacks is downplayed while amplified or exaggerated for whites. But this book is the best you're going to get.
