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The Pulpit in War Time (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

Martin D. Hardin

 
9780483131019: The Pulpit in War Time (Classic Reprint)
Hardcover
ISBN 10: 0483131016 ISBN 13: 9780483131019
Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2022

Synopsis

New views on faith and duty in wartime America

This collection gathers sermons and introductions about how churches responded to World War I, urging ministers to frame the struggle in spiritual terms and to offer comfort, guidance, and moral leadership. It presents a call to sacrifice, courage, and constructive faith in a time of national crisis.

The book looks at the role of religion in rallying citizens, interpreting the war through the teachings of Jesus, and exploring how faith can shape public life. It emphasizes courage, humanitarian ideals, and the belief that leaders and communities must act with moral purpose to build a better world.

Readers will encounter discussions of sacrifice, the value of sacrifice for the greater good, and the hopeful possibility of a more just, interconnected world inspired by faith. It frames the war as a test of character for individuals and nations alike.

  • How religious leaders interpreted war and urged moral responsibility
  • Calls for sacrifice and service as central to faith and national life
  • Examples of compassion, heroism, and leadership from the battlefield and home front
  • Guidance on how to align faith with public duty and civic action

Ideal for readers of religious history, wartime theology, and those exploring how faith communities respond to national crisis.

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Publisher
Forgotten Books
Publication date
2022
Language
English
ISBN 10 
0483131016
ISBN 13 
9780483131019
Binding
Hardcover
Number of pages
177