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Modern war studies |
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Modern war studies.
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| Note |
Revision of the author's thesis (doctoral)--University of Florida, 2012. |
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Includes bibliographical references (pages 157-243) and index. |
| Contents |
Introduction -- Men of the cloth -- Christian soldiers -- Worship practices in camp -- Constructing sacred space in camp : churches, battles, and diversity -- Ministering to the fighting, dying, sick, and wounded -- Clerical care in general hospitals and prisons -- Conclusion. |
| Summary |
"The American Civil War era cannot be fully explained without understanding religion's role in the conflict. The goal of this book is to shed light on how chaplains and missionaries interacted with the flock of male soldiers within the bloody, fratricidal conflict known as the American Civil War. What was their role in wartime religious life? How did they respond to the challenges of war? What aspects of religiosity did they abandon and what did they embrace? How did soldiers respond to the work of these spiritual leaders? Through Civil War soldiers' diaries, letters, and memoirs, Ben Miller examines the work done by chaplains and missionaries, with a particular emphasis on their role in religious space--battlefields, camps, hospitals, and prisons. "Religion" is understood in this context as Christianity, as over 95% of the US population identified as Christian at this time"-- Provided by publisher. |
| Subject |
United States -- History -- Civil War, 1861-1865 -- Religious aspects -- Christianity.
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Clergy -- Political activity -- United States.
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War -- Religious aspects -- Christianity -- History -- 19th century.
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Soldiers -- Religious life -- United States -- History -- 19th century.
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Religion and politics -- United States.
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1800-1899 |
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History. |
| Standard # |
9780700627660 hardcover ; alkaline paper |
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0700627669 hardcover ; alkaline paper |
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40028945414 |
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