For Courageous Fighting and Confident Dying: Union Chaplains i...

by For Courageous

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Discover the vital role of military chaplains during the Civil War with Warren Armstrong’s compelling and thoroughly researched book. This narrative explores how clergy provided more than spiritual comfort; they were integral to the Union army’s morale, organization, and ideological support. Through vivid stories and detailed analysis, Armstrong highlights the profound impact these ministers had on soldiers and the broader war effort. In a nation deeply influenced by religion, each side adapted Christianity to bolster its political stance. Armstrong’s work documents how Union chaplains actively contributed to making better soldiers and supporting the North’s military objectives. They focused on preserving the Union, emphasizing that slavery was the central issue of the war, and preached the righteousness of abolition during services held in campgrounds’ mud. Many also served as advocates for freedmen, reinforcing the moral cause of the Union. Drawing on a wide array of documents, Armstrong explains the duties of Union chaplains and distinguishes their roles from those of their Southern counterparts. He examines the organization of the chaplaincy, reviewing manuals that guided their responsibilities, such as cultivating desirable character traits and establishing makeshift churches. The book also offers insights into the personalities of these men, their attitudes toward the war, and their unofficial role as morale officers within the Union army. Whenever possible, Armstrong i

• Publisher: University Press of Kansas
• Year: 1998
• Binding: Hardcover
• ISBN: 0700609121
• Condition: Good

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