Title A fiery gospel : the Battle hymn of the Republic and the road to righteous war / Richard M. Gamble

Published Ithaca, New York : Cornell University Press, 2019 ©2019

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Description 1 online resource (viii, 283 pages) : illustrations Series Religion and American public life Religion and American public life (Cornell University Press) Contents Prologue -- The besieged city -- A rich crimson -- "The glorious freedom of the gospel" -- Righteous war and holy peace -- The Anglo-American "battle hymn" -- The valor of righteousness -- The sacred inheritance of mankind -- Exotic medley -- A severed nation Summary "The Battle Hymn of the Republic has been one of the most effective instruments of religious nationalism since 1861 in making America and its wars sacred and therefore beyond doubt or dissent"-- Provided by publisher Bibliography Includes bibliographical references and index Notes Print version record Subject Howe, Julia Ward, 1819-1910. Battle hymn of the Republic. SUBJECT Howe, Julia Ward, 1819-1910. Battle hymn of the Republic Battle hymn of the republic (Song) http://id.loc.gov/authorities/names/no00005966 Battle hymn of the republic (Song) fast Subject Civil religion -- United States -- History -- 19th century Nationalism -- United States -- History -- 19th century Nationalism -- Religious aspects -- Christianity. BODY, MIND & SPIRIT -- Gaia & Earth Energies. RELIGION -- Christianity -- General. MUSIC -- History & Criticism. Civil religion Nationalism Nationalism -- Religious aspects -- Christianity War -- Religious aspects SUBJECT United States -- History -- Civil War, 1861-1865 -- Religious aspects. http://id.loc.gov/authorities/subjects/sh85140270 Subject United States Genre/Form Electronic books History Form Electronic book LC no. 2018056017 ISBN 9781501736421 1501736426 9781501736438 1501736434

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