God on the Western Front - Soldiers and Religion in World War I

Explores the search for religious meaning during World War I and the wide range of spiritual responses that emerged across boundaries. Examines how religious experience and battle experience were intertwined.

About the author

Joseph F. Byrnes is Professor Emeritus of Modern European History at Oklahoma State University. He is the author or coauthor of several books, including Priests of the French Revolution and Catholic and French Forever, both of which were published by Penn State University Press.

Summary

Explores the search for religious meaning during World War I and the wide range of spiritual responses that emerged across boundaries. Examines how religious experience and battle experience were intertwined.

Product details

• Authors: Joseph Byrnes, Joseph F. Byrnes, Joseph F. (Professor of Modern European History Byrnes, Byrnes Joseph F.
• Publisher: University Presses
• Languages: English
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 30.05.2023
• EAN: 9780271095103
• ISBN: 978-0-271-09510-3
• Dimensions: 152 mm x 229 mm x 25 mm
• Weight: 540 g
• Illustrations: Raster,schwarz-weiss
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > Religion/theology > Christianity; Non-fiction book > History > Miscellaneous; First World War, RELIGION / History, HISTORY / Social History, Social & cultural history, History of Religion, Social and cultural history, c 1914 to c 1918 (including WW1), HISTORY / Wars & Conflicts / World War I