The Serpent And The Spirit: Glenn Summerford'S Story
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| Rating | : | 4.57 (982 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 1572332468 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 280 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2015-08-11 |
| Language | : | English |
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this is more than a story about the headline ‘preacher tries to murder wife – with rattlesnakes!” it is a story of individuals struggling with their faith and their fate under the steady gaze of their God.” —Ralph W. The Serpent and the Spirit is a startling commentary on truth and its representation, religion and its expression, humanity and its flaws.Thomas Burton is professor emeritus of English at East Tennessee State University. The reader is gradually pulled into an increasingly complex story as Thomas Burton allows the many individuals involved in this event to tell their stories. Free of either prejudice against or romanticizing about the snake
Hood Jr., winner of the American Psychological Association’s William James Award in the psychology of religion . This is more than a story about the headline ‘Preacher tries to murder wife—with rattlesnakes!’ It is a story of individuals struggling with their faith and their fate under the steady gaze of their God." —Ralph W. Readers are less likely to find themselves concerned with what ‘really’ happened than with larger issues they too will become involved in. From the Publisher "A snake handler convicted of the attempted murder of his wife by means of serpent bite is serving ninety-nin
Boomer said The Best Non-Fiction Mystery You Could Ask to Read. Read this book cover to cover--even more than once, as I have--and you still won't know if he did or didn't do it. This book grabs you by the collar and shakes you from its very first page and doesn't let go, even after you've finished the book.The characters are as complex as any Agatha Christie every created, and Burton's characters are very, VERY real! They are. I loved it but I think Glen Summerford is innocent barb I loved it but I think Glen Summerford is innocent. From what I read & saw on tv about Darlene I would not believe her. I think it was a witch hunt. They were out to get Glenn & they did. There are murderers that get less time than he did. I hope he gets out someday & I would love to go to his church.. Red eagle said Innocent. I played his part on Animal Planet. He was definitely railroaded!
He is the winner of the Appalachian Consortium Laurel Leaves Award.. Thomas Burton is professor emeritus of English at East Tennessee State University