In God's Presence
Book Description
In God's Presence explores the profound spiritual dimensions of America's most defining conflict through the experiences of those who ministered to soldiers during the Civil War. Benjamin L. Miller draws from an extensive collection of personal diaries, letters, and memoirs to reveal how chaplains and missionaries navigated the complex challenges of providing spiritual guidance amid the chaos of war.
This compelling examination reveals how religious leaders adapted their ministry to serve in the most unlikely of sacred spaces: battlefields, military camps, hospitals, and prison facilities. Miller investigates the difficult questions these spiritual shepherds faced as they tended to their flocks of soldiers caught in a fratricidal struggle that tested faith at every turn.
Through intimate firsthand accounts, readers discover how these men of faith responded when traditional religious practices collided with the brutal realities of combat. The book illuminates which aspects of spiritual life proved resilient under fire and which were transformed or abandoned entirely. Equally fascinating is Miller's exploration of how soldiers themselves received and responded to the spiritual care offered by these dedicated ministers.
For those interested in understanding how faith operates under extreme circumstances, this work offers valuable insights into the intersection of spirituality and human conflict. Miller demonstrates that comprehending this pivotal era in American history requires acknowledging the central role that religious conviction played in shaping both individual experiences and the broader national struggle.
Who Is This For?
📖 Reading Level: Medium (200-400 pages) (~7 hours)
📄 Length: 264 pages
What You'll Discover
- ✓ Explore Soldiers, religious life
- ✓ Explore War
- ✓ Explore Religious life
- ✓ Explore War, religious aspects
- ✓ Explore Political activity
- ✓ Explore Christianity
- ✓ Explore Religious aspects
- ✓ Explore History
