In God's presence: chaplains, missionaries, and religious space during the American Civil War

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.

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Main Author: Miller, Benjamin L. 1982- (Author)
Format: Print Book
Language:English
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Published: Lawrence, Kansas University Press of Kansas [2019]
In:Year: 2019
Reviews:[Rezension von: Miller, Benjamin L., In God’s Presence: Chaplains, Missionaries, and Religious Space during the American Civil War] (2020) (Longenecker, Steve)
Series/Journal:Modern war studies
Further subjects:B United States History Civil War, 1861-1865 Religious aspects Christianity
B Clergy Political activity (United States)
B Religion And Politics (United States)
B Soldiers Religious life (United States) History 19th century
B War Religious aspects Christianity History 19th century
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