Record #:

20791

Author(s):

Harrison, Daniel W.

Abstract:

This article examines the office of the army chaplain in the Confederate Army and the efforts of different protestant denominations to both preach to and service the spiritual needs of soldiers as well as to encourage their preachers to serve as chaplains. Information on the establishment of the office of chaplain in the Confederate army is included, as well as trends within and details of the occupied office.

Source:

North Carolina Historical Review (NoCar F251 .N892), Vol. 36 Issue 1, January 1959, p47-71, f Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Confederate States of America--History, Military--Chaplains