"Wetzel's familiarity with the field allows this book to engage with both primary and secondary materials to show how Congregationalist preachers dominated the religious and social narratives, considering the otherwise outsized role their voices played."
"American Crusade provides an important addition to the historiography that it engages with, particularly given the current rise of Christian rhetoric and nationalism."
"This book is written for an audience already familiar with the scholarly discussion of American intellectual and religious history, deftly navigating the historiography but leaving unacquainted readers scrambling to catch up."
Benjamin J. Wetzel examines the intersection of Christian religious ideology and American national identity during the Civil War and post-war period through 1920. The book analyzes how American Christians, particularly Congregationalist preachers like Lyman Abbott, understood warfare in relation to their national identity. Wetzel demonstrates that religious ideology and social location were crucial factors in shaping Christian perspectives on war. The work engages with primary and secondary sources to illustrate how Congregationalist voices wielded outsized influence in religious and social narratives. The book is designed for scholarly readers already familiar with American intellectual and religious history, providing important insights into the historical roots of Christian nationalism.
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