Both prayed to the same God : religion and faith in the American Civil War
"Both Prayed to the Same God is the first book-length, comprehensive study of religion in the Civil War. While much research has focused on religion in a specific context of the Civil War, this book provides a needed overview of this vital yet largely forgotten subject of American history. Writing passionately about the subject, Robert J. Miller presents this history in an accessible but scholarly fashion. Beginning with the religious undertones in the lead up to the war and concluding with consequences on religion in the aftermath, Miller shows us not only a forgotten aspect of history, but also how our current historical situation is not unprecedented."--Jacket
History
xvi, 243 pages ; 24 cm
9780739120552, 9780739120569, 0739120565, 0739120557
144768243
Part 1 Preface by James M. McPherson Part 2 Introduction Part 3 Section One: Elephant in the Closet Chapter 4 The Ignored Civil War Chapter 5 Religion and Faith Chapter 6 The Great Paradox Part 7 Section Two: A Devout Country Heads Towards War Chapter 8 The Foremost Political Institution in the Country Chapter 9 Catalyst for Conflict . . . Comfort in War Chapter 10 Third Cousins Alienated Chapter 11 Paving the Way for Secession Chapter 12 The Invisible Institution Part 13 Section Three: Role of Religion during the Civil War Chapter 14 Religious Support Systems Chapter 15 Soldiers of the Lord—Civil War Chaplains Chapter 16 Soldiers of the Cross—Catholic Chaplains Chapter 17 The Spirit of Revival Chapter 18 Through a Moral Lens—Darkly Part 19 Section Four: Churches and Religion after the Civil War Chapter 20 "Lost Cause" Religion Chapter 21 Putting a Misconception to Death? Chapter 22 The Greatest WartimeTheologian Chapter 23 Religious Consequences of the Civil War Part 24 Appendix: Religious Affiliations of Civil War Personages