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The Cross and the Trenches
Religious Faith and Doubt among British and American Great War Soldiers
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Focusing on the religious experiences of over 500 British and American soldiers, this study explores their prayers, biblical readings, and moments of doubt during the Great War. By examining these personal testimonies, it highlights the often-overlooked spiritual dimensions of warfare, offering a nuanced perspective that contrasts with modernist historiography. This in-depth analysis serves as an essential foundation for understanding the war's lasting impact on religious thought and legacy.
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The Cross and the Trenches, Richard Schweitzer
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- Released
- 2003
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- Title
- The Cross and the Trenches
- Subtitle
- Religious Faith and Doubt among British and American Great War Soldiers
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Richard Schweitzer
- Publisher
- Praeger
- Released
- 2003
- Format
- Hardcover
- Pages
- 352
- ISBN13
- 9780313318382
- Category
- History, World history
- Description
- Focusing on the religious experiences of over 500 British and American soldiers, this study explores their prayers, biblical readings, and moments of doubt during the Great War. By examining these personal testimonies, it highlights the often-overlooked spiritual dimensions of warfare, offering a nuanced perspective that contrasts with modernist historiography. This in-depth analysis serves as an essential foundation for understanding the war's lasting impact on religious thought and legacy.