How faith and war shape a nation: a Civil War sermon that argues prayer, charity, and a Christian destiny can guide a republic through crisis and toward renewal.
This edition presents Marvin R. Vincent’s 1864 thanksgiving address, a religious reflection on the Civil War. It links national trial to prayer, charity, and the call to live up to higher ideals. The speaker argues that faith and moral action, not military power alone, will define America’s future as a Christian civilization.
Readers will encounter a clear portrait of how religious devotion and practical charity rose to meet the dire needs of soldiers and families. The sermon ties personal piety to national responsibility, urging readers to see the war as a chance for moral reform and shared duty.
Ideal for readers of Civil War history, religious history, and mid‑19th‑century sermons seeking context for faith in public life.
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Paperback. Etat : New. Print on Demand. This book provides a unique perspective on the relationship between war and Christianity during the American Civil War. The author argues that despite the inherent contradiction between these two elements, they were brought together in an unprecedented way during this period, leading to a national awakening and a deeper understanding of both Christianity and the nation's purpose. The book explores the various ways in which this relationship manifested, including the rise of Christian charities and the revival of religious sentiment within the army. Through an examination of sermons, letters, and other primary sources, the author sheds light on the complex interplay between war and religion, ultimately demonstrating how this dynamic relationship contributed to the nation's growth and transformation. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. N° de réf. du vendeur 9781332741441_0
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PAP. Etat : New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. N° de réf. du vendeur LW-9781332741441
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