Reviews
"A genuine contribution to the literature on the world of Civil War soldiers."-- James M. McPherson , author of Battle Cry of Freedom "Fills a longstanding gap in our understanding of the Civil War. Tough-minded exposition, veins of wit, and arresting insights make this highly accessible, dazzling work a delight and inspiration to read."-- Bertram Wyatt-Brown , author of The Shaping of Southern Culture: Honor, Grace, and War "A sweeping study that moves to the forefront of all books treating faith among Johnny Rebs and Billy Yanks."-- James I. Robertson, Jr. , author of Stonewall Jackson: The Man, The Soldier, The Legend "One of those rare works that displays impressive scholarship but grips the emotions as well."-- Marvin Olasky , editor of World Magazine, "It is exemplary in many ways--not least in its utterly respectful attitude toward popular religion."-- Journal of American History "A pioneering and often insightful work on an important subject."-- Journal of Military History "Entertaining and informative."-- Civil War Book Review "Woodworth invites readers to hear the voices of Protestant soldiers on religious topics. [This book] shows clearly that common men asked hard spiritual questions and sometimes found answers. It makes the religious dimension of the Civil War unmistakable and underlines the active and thoughtful role in religious discussions of ordinary citizens."-- Journal of Southern History "Undoubtedly the best history of the Civil War armies' religious life to date. Provocative, highly readable, and filled with excellent source material, it is an invaluable resource."-- Books & Culture, "A genuine contribution to the literature on the world of Civil War soldiers."James M. McPherson , author of Battle Cry of Freedom "Fills a longstanding gap in our understanding of the Civil War. Tough-minded exposition, veins of wit, and arresting insights make this highly accessible, dazzling work a delight and inspiration to read."Bertram Wyatt-Brown , author of The Shaping of Southern Culture: Honor, Grace, and War "A sweeping study that moves to the forefront of all books treating faith among Johnny Rebs and Billy Yanks."James I. Robertson, Jr. , author of Stonewall Jackson: The Man, The Soldier, The Legend "One of those rare works that displays impressive scholarship but grips the emotions as well."Marvin Olasky , editor of World Magazine, It is exemplary in many waysnot least in its utterly respectful attitude toward popular religion.Journal of American History A pioneering and often insightful work on an important subject.Journal of Military History Entertaining and informative.Civil War Book Review "Woodworth invites readers to hear the voices of Protestant soldiers on religious topics. [This book] shows clearly that common men asked hard spiritual questions and sometimes found answers. It makes the religious dimension of the Civil War unmistakable and underlines the active and thoughtful role in religious discussions of ordinary citizens."Journal of Southern History "Undoubtedly the best history of the Civil War armiesreligious life to date. Provocative, highly readable, and filled with excellent source material, it is an invaluable resource."Books & Culture, "A genuine contribution to the literature on the world of Civil War soldiers."- James M. McPherson , author of Battle Cry of Freedom "Fills a longstanding gap in our understanding of the Civil War. Tough-minded exposition, veins of wit, and arresting insights make this highly accessible, dazzling work a delight and inspiration to read."- Bertram Wyatt-Brown , author of The Shaping of Southern Culture: Honor, Grace, and War "A sweeping study that moves to the forefront of all books treating faith among Johnny Rebs and Billy Yanks."- James I. Robertson, Jr. , author of Stonewall Jackson: The Man, The Soldier, The Legend "One of those rare works that displays impressive scholarship but grips the emotions as well."- Marvin Olasky , editor of World Magazine
