A cautious patriotism : the American churches & the Second World War /

World War II was a turning point in twentieth-century American history, and its effects on American society have been studied from virtually every conceivable historical angle. Until now, though, the role of religion--an important aspect of life on the home front--has essentially been overlooked. In...

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Bibliographic Details
Call Number:Libro Electrónico
Main Author: Sittser, Gerald Lawson, 1950-
Format: Electronic eBook
Language:Inglés
Published: Chapel Hill : University of North Carolina Press, ©1997.
Subjects:
1900-1999
World War, 1939-1945 > Religious aspects.
War > Religious aspects > Christianity.
World War, 1939-1945 > Influence.
Guerre mondiale, 1939-1945 > Aspect religieux.
Guerre > Aspect religieux > Christianisme.
Guerre mondiale, 1939-1945 > Influence.
11.59 church history, history of doctrine: other.
HISTORY > Military > World War II.
HISTORY > United States > 20th century.
Influence (Literary, artistic, etc.)
War > Religious aspects
War > Religious aspects > Christianity
Kirche
Patriotismus
Weltkrieg > 1939-1945
Tweede Wereldoorlog.
Christendom.
Kerk en maatschappij.
Guerre mondiale (1939-1945) > Aspect religieux > Église catholique.
Weltkrieg (1939-1945)
United States > Church history > 20th century.
États-Unis > Histoire religieuse > 20e siècle.
United States
USA
Church history
Online Access:Texto completo
Table of Contents:
  • The Crisis
  • Promises to Keep
  • The Fine Line
  • The Great Debate
  • The Big Question
  • Christian Faith & Democracy
  • Church & Society
  • Ministry & Mobilization
  • Ministry & the Military
  • Civil Rights & the War at Home
  • The Cost of War
  • Suffering Beyond Measure
  • The Postwar World
  • The Prospects of a Cautious Patriotism.

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